CACR 20 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

relating to the power of the supreme and superior courts. Providing that such power is repealed.

This constitutional amendment (CACR 20) proposes to repeal Article 72-a of New Hampshire's constitution, which currently establishes the supreme and superior courts as the primary judicial bodies. If adopted, it would restore Article 4 (which gives the General Court full power to create courts) without the exception allowing the judicial structure to exist. The amendment requires voter approval at the November 2026 general election, where voters would decide whether to remove the judicial court framework and revert to the General Court's broader authority to establish courts. This change affects the constitutional foundation of New Hampshire's court system, not day-to-day court operations.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
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Feb 2, 2026
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Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 16-2; RC) HC 10 P. 97
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Dec 1, 2025
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 40
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