SB413 Relative to the detention of a minor attaining the age of 18 during the pendency of a delinquency action.
Relative to the detention of a minor attaining the age of 18 during the pendency of a delinquency action.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Clarifies detention procedures for aging-out juveniles, improving system predictability.
Your Freedom
Establishes clear rules for detention during the juvenile-adult transition, protecting due process.
Status
Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 58; Effective 07/07/2026
Sponsor
Victoria Sullivan (R)
The Short Version
Addresses what happens when a juvenile turns 18 while their delinquency case is still pending. Passed committee unanimously 14-0. Closes a procedural gap in how the system handles the transition from juvenile to adult status mid-case.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Youth turning 18 during pending delinquency cases
- ▲ Juvenile detention facilities
- ▲ Courts handling these transitional cases
Who Pays the Price
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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