SB411 Relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
Relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Better inventory procedures help ensure property is returned and not lost or mishandled.
Your Community
Increases accountability in law enforcement operations.
Your Freedom
Strengthens Fourth Amendment protections by requiring thorough documentation of seized property.
Status
Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 56; Effective 01/01/2027
Sponsor
William Gannon (R)
The Short Version
Would update procedures for search warrant inventories, requiring documentation of items seized during warrant execution. Strengthens protections against unreasonable seizures by ensuring proper accounting of confiscated property.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Property owners subject to search warrants
- ▲ Defense attorneys
- ▲ Courts requiring accurate evidence records
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Law enforcement agencies with additional documentation requirements
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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