Bill > HB188

This bill establishes new legal provisions regarding contempt of the general court, which is a serious act of disrespect or obstruction of legislative proceedings. While the specific details of the criminal penalties and civil remedies are not provided in this document, the bill indicates that it will create mechanisms to address and potentially punish actions that interfere with the functioning of the New Hampshire General Court (the state legislature). The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and has been classified as a fiscal note bill (HB 188-FN), which means it may have financial implications for the state. The fiscal note suggests that the bill could potentially impact judicial and correctional systems, with potential costs related to prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole that are currently indeterminable. The bill has been reviewed by multiple state agencies, including the Judicial Branch, Judicial Council, Department of Justice, and Department of Corrections, among others, to assess its potential legal and financial consequences.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0241&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB188