Lawmakers address statutory gaps concerning chatbot interactions linked to youth fatalities.

The committee advanced an amendment that adds parental alienation as a basis for family-access motions with a 60-day statutory turnaround; the Judiciary's general counsel warned the change will increase filings, delay other cases and has a fiscal note that could require two new positions and additional costs.

Supporters said HB 12-11 would restore judicial authority after the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed Chevron deference; the Attorney General's Office and some agencies backed clarifying language but warned a second paragraph that directs courts to "maximize liberty" is vague and could create legal uncertainty for administrative proceedings.

A daylong Judiciary hearing saw scores of witnesses and sharp partisan debate over bills that would let entities classify spaces by "biological sex," with one amendment adopted and several measures advanced while others were sent to interim study.

Representative Kelly Potenza introduced HR 38 asking the Judiciary Committee to investigate whether cause exists to impeach any justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court; testimony cited conflicting sworn accounts, personnel and HR dysfunction in the judicial branch, and a near-$50,000 payout to a senior court employee as concerns meriting inquiry.

The Judiciary Committee recorded a committee recommendation on SB 268 (permitting classification by "biological sex" in limited circumstances). Supporters cited safety and athletic competition concerns; opponents said the bill lacks a definition of "biological sex," raises privacy and discrimination risks, and could have unintended consequences.

Committee explores notification rights for individuals in nonpublic sessions about investigations.

Legislators debate transparency protocols for ethics complaints and nonpublic session notifications.

Representative Kuttab initiates a motion in the meeting.

Senate Bill 48 proposes treatment options for individuals deemed not competent to stand trial.