relative to government agent entries into secured premises.
This bill, known as the New Hampshire Property Protection Act, would limit when government officials can enter private property without a court warrant. It defines "secured premises" as areas posted with signs, fences, or other barriers intended to keep intruders out and requires agents to obtain a warrant unless they have the property owner's permission or face an immediate life-threatening emergency. The law mandates that agents activate body cameras during entry, show warrants to owners if present, and prohibits seizing private property without a warrant or valid emergency justification. Furthermore, any evidence gathered or arrests made in violation of these rules would be considered invalid in court. The legislation specifically excludes conservation officers from these requirements, allowing them to continue enforcing wildlife laws on private land.
Bill status
failed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Last action May 22, 2024
Floor votes · House Mar 14, 2024
How they voted
222–138
Passed · 27 other
Total votes 387
Mar 14, 2024
D
Democratic190
72% Nay
I
Independent3
66% Yea
R
Republican194
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Amendments
1
May 15, 2024
Committee
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 05/22/2024; SC 20
upper
Mar 26, 2024
Introduced
Introduced 03/21/2024 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 8
upper
Mar 14, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (222-138-27)
house
Mar 14, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0839h: MA RC 228-139 03/14/2024 HJ 8 P. 11
lower
Mar 14, 2024
Introduced
Amendment # 2024-0839h: AA VV 03/14/2024 HJ 8 P. 10
lower
Feb 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
lower
Feb 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-0839h 02/23/2024 (Vote 15-5; RC)
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Spillane
RRepublican
Co
Cy Aures
RRepublican
Co
Jeanine Notter
RRepublican
Co
Jonathan Smith
RRepublican
Co
Judy Aron
RRepublican
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