SB512 Relative to fees to annul criminal records related to charges that do not result in conviction.
Relative to fees to annul criminal records related to charges that do not result in conviction.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Reducing or eliminating fees to clear records of non-convictions saves money for people who were never found guilty and helps them avoid employment discrimination that costs them income.
Your Community
Helps people who were never convicted reintegrate fully into their communities without the stigma of an arrest record that shouldn't define them.
Your Freedom
Protects the principle that people are innocent until proven guilty. Charging fees to clear records of non-convictions effectively punishes people who were never found guilty.
Status
Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 105; Effective 01/01/2027
Sponsor
Keith Murphy (R)
The Short Version
Addresses fees charged to annul (expunge) criminal records for charges that never resulted in a conviction. People found not guilty or whose charges are dropped should not face financial barriers to clearing their records.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ People with dismissed charges or acquittals
- ▲ Job seekers whose non-conviction records create barriers
- ▲ Low-income individuals who can't afford annulment fees
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State courts losing fee revenue
- ▼ Minimal costs overall
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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