HB1805 Relative to physical fitness performance requirements for certified law enforcement officers.
Relative to physical fitness performance requirements for certified law enforcement officers.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Fitness requirements may reduce injury-related costs and liability claims, but implementation has training costs.
Your Community
Physically fit officers are better able to serve and protect communities safely.
Your Freedom
No direct impact on individual freedoms; professional standards for law enforcement.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Sponsor
Eleana Colby (D)
The Short Version
Would establish physical fitness performance requirements for certified law enforcement officers, helping ensure officers maintain the physical ability to perform their duties safely. Advancing through Senate committee.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Public safety
- ▲ Community members relying on physically capable officers
- ▲ Officers whose fitness is maintained
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Officers who may struggle to meet standards
- ▼ Departments managing fitness testing programs
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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