STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SENATE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
THE COMMITTEE ON Finance
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: 7-0
Senator Cindy Rosenwald
For the Committee
This bill provides for new mechanisms for the enforcement of criminal restitution obligations, including mandatory financial reevaluation and additional penalties for noncompliance. Due to Governor and Executive Council approval of a contract for a new restitution management system, the requirements of HB 1576-FN can be absorbed within existing Department of Corrections' resources. There is no expected fiscal impact to state revenues or expenditures.
Deb Martone 271-4980
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Finance
HB 1576-FN, relative to the enforcement of criminal restitution obligations.
Ought to Pass, Vote 7-0.
Senator Cindy Rosenwald for the committee.
This bill provides for new mechanisms for the enforcement of criminal restitution obligations, including mandatory financial reevaluation and additional penalties for noncompliance. Due to Governor and Executive Council approval of a contract for a new restitution management system, the requirements of HB 1576-FN can be absorbed within existing Department of Corrections' resources. There is no expected fiscal impact to state revenues or expenditures.