CACR 29 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to the supreme court.Providing that the supreme court may not make rules that have the force and effect of law.

This constitutional amendment (CACR 29) would remove language from New Hampshire's constitution stating that rules created by the Supreme Court "have the force and effect of law." Currently, such rules are treated as legally binding, but the amendment would prevent the Supreme Court from issuing rules with that legal authority. The change would affect how court procedures and administrative rules are enforced, shifting authority away from judicial rulemaking. If approved, it would require voters to decide on this constitutional change in the 2026 election.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 4, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Without Recommendation 02/13/2026 (Vote 10-10; RC) HC 10 P. 98
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Dec 4, 2025
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 41
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