STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SENATE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Friday, April 17, 2026
THE COMMITTEE ON Judiciary
to which was referred HB 1576-FN
AN ACT relative to the enforcement of criminal restitution obligations.
Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill
OUGHT TO PASS
BY A VOTE OF: 5-0
Senator Debra Altschiller
For the Committee
This bill would strengthen the process by which crime victims receive restitution, but would not increase the amounts paid. Establishing an annual financial review of offenders would improve enforcement efforts by determining when an offender has the ability to pay the court-ordered restitution amount. The reforms would also improve communication and transparency for crime victims.
Sonja Caldwell 271-2117
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Judiciary
HB 1576-FN, relative to the enforcement of criminal restitution obligations.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Debra Altschiller for the committee.
This bill would strengthen the process by which crime victims receive restitution, but would not increase the amounts paid. Establishing an annual financial review of offenders would improve enforcement efforts by determining when an offender has the ability to pay the court-ordered restitution amount. The reforms would also improve communication and transparency for crime victims.