relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
SB 411 revises the procedure for creating inventories of property seized under search warrants in New Hampshire. It requires that the inventory be made in the presence of the person from whom property was taken (if present) or, if they are not present, in the presence of at least one neutral third-party witness. For electronic searches, officers may skip the witness requirement if they personally attest to the inventory's accuracy. This change applies to all law enforcement officers executing search warrants and takes effect January 1, 2027.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Nov 18, 2025
Signed May 12, 2026
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The bill was finalized and formatted for publication as Chapter 56, retaining the core legal text regarding search warrant inventories. The primary substantive change is the addition of a signature line for the court justice on the inventory form, ensuring official verification of the document. No changes were made to the effective date, which remains January 1, 2027.
Scope change
None; the bill continues to apply to the procedure for creating inventories when executing search warrants.
REQUIREMENT
Added a specific line for the justice of the court to sign the inventory form, formalizing the verification process.
TECHNICAL
Updated document headers and footers to reflect the final chapter status and publication details.
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Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
4
May 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 56; Effective 01/01/2027
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 11
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 5 P. 124
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 3
upper
Nov 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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