HB1142: Relative to requirements for law enforcement officers assisting in immigration enforcement.
Introduced
House
Keyword matches: ["immigration"]
Summary
This bill aims to establish specific requirements and limitations for how New Hampshire law enforcement officers can assist in federal immigration enforcement. If passed, it would likely reduce the direct involvement of local police in federal immigration matters, potentially fostering greater trust between immigrant communities and local authorities and indirectly protecting vulnerable immigrant workers from exploitation.
Sponsors
Alexis Simpson
D - HD-33-ROC
Primary
Alissandra Murray
D - HD-20-HIL
Co-sponsor
Buzz Scherr
D - HD-26-ROC
Co-sponsor
Chris Muns
D - HD-29-ROC
Co-sponsor
David Meuse
D - HD-37-ROC
Co-sponsor
Linda Harriott-Gathright
D - HD-10-HIL
Co-sponsor
Zoe Manos
D - HD-12-ROC
Co-sponsor
Matthew Wilhelm
D - HD-21-HIL
Co-sponsor
History
- 2025-12-01 Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety House Journal 1 P. 8
- 2026-01-21 Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 03:30 pm GP 159
- 2026-02-24 Executive Session: 02/11/2026 03:30 pm GP 159
- 2026-02-24 Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2026 (Vote 7-6; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 80
- 2026-02-24 Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Committee Referrals
2025-12-01
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
House
Calendar Events
Past Events (2)
2026-01-28
Hearing - GP 159
2026-02-11
Hearing - GP 159