HB1609
Limiting the use of state, county, and municipal funds and property for construction and operation of certain immigrant detention facilities.
Bill Primary Sponsor:
NH Forward
Hearing Date:
January 15, 2026
Committee:
House Executive Departments and Administration
Recommendation:
Support
Action:
Online Testimony, In Person
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the use of state, county, and municipal funds or property for the construction, renovation, repurposing, or operation of immigrant detention facilities, particularly those managed by private entities. It also restricts the sale or donation of public property for such purposes and disallows financial support for facilities owned or operated by private entities.
Link to Additional Info on this Bill:
Message to Convey: (You copy & paste this text, edit it, or write your own testimony)
As a resident and tax payer in NH I do not support the use of any tax dollars to be used for any ICE detention facilities including supporting any existing facility use or for the purpose of creating any new facilities.
Instructions For Contact: (Here's how you can submit your testimony)
Use this link and the info provided to submit online testimony: https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/