Veronica JoyceOpposeManchester, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Do not take away our rights against unlawful search. There is no reason to show up to someone's house without a warrant.
HB1216
House · 2026 sessionBipartisanDied in HouseInformed consent for home searches
AIExtends the existing informed-consent process for warrantless vehicle searches to also cover searches of homes and other real property, requiring officers to inform occupants of their right to refuse.
relative to informed consent for law enforcement searches of houses or other property.
Crimes, Crim.Proc. & Corr.PoliceProperty - Real and Personal
Status
Recommended for passage but never voted; died at adjournment · March 11, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Senate
- Governor
- Law
Division of testimony
174 submissionsSupport 5Oppose 169(153 form letter)Neutral 0
Hatched = form letter · 153 of 174 written submissions (88%) came from organized campaigns
Argument digest · AI-generated
from 9 of 161 written submissionsHB1216 concerns informed consent for law enforcement searches of houses or other property. Opponents, dominated by a widely-submitted form letter, characterize the bill as expanding warrantless search authority to homes and real property in a manner similar to vehicle searches, arguing this violates Fourth Amendment protections that existing emergency exceptions already adequately cover. A smaller number of supporters describe the bill in the opposite terms, as requiring informed consent before entry and thereby strengthening Fourth Amendment protections against coercive or unwarranted searches.
- Bill requires informed consent, strengthening Fourth Amendment protectionsSupport2 of 9 reviewed
Supporters describe the bill as requiring that property owners fully understand their rights before law enforcement enters, arguing it strengthens Fourth Amendment protections and prevents coercive searches rather than expanding search power.
“There should never be unwarranted entry to anyone's property, of any kind, without that person fully understanding their rights.”
— Nicholas Ferrigno, Newbury · #585201 — read full submission →
“Strengthens Fourth Amendment protections and prevents coercive searches of homes or property.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchester · #587834 — read full submission →
- Bill would expand warrantless searches of homes, violating the Fourth AmendmentOppose6 of 9 reviewed · 153 via form letter
Opponents argue the bill extends warrantless search authority to real property such as homes in a manner similar to vehicle searches, which they view as an unconstitutional erosion of Fourth Amendment protections given that existing exceptions for emergencies are already sufficient.
“This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.”
— form letter, submitted 153 times · #574411 — read full submission →
“HB 1216 would expand warrantless search authority to real property, including homes and other structures, in a manner similar to how law enforcement may attempt to search vehicles.”
— Patrick Leblanc, Whitefield · #576399 — read full submission →
“Our homes are our last defense and meant to serve as our shelter. Stop trying to pass laws that keep bringing us closer to authoritarianism.”
— Joanna Lally, Holderness · #563793 — read full submission →
Generated by claude-sonnet-5 (claude code agent) on Jul 20, 2026. Quotes are verbatim excerpts, verified against the cited submission before publication. Summaries are AI interpretation of the record, not part of it.
Form-letter campaigns
153 of 161 written submissions (95%)153 submissions match a shared template; 8 are individually written.
- Oppose warrantless home searchesOppose153 submissions on this bill
The template argues that expanding warrantless searches to real property violates the Fourth Amendment and that existing exceptions are sufficient protection.
The letter · submitted 153 times I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Brendan Rainville Plaistow, NH
Detected by text-similarity clustering; campaign names are AI-generated.
Hannah MeiselmanSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Strengthens Fourth Amendment protections and prevents coercive searches of homes or property.
Jim MoffettOpposeForm letterNewmarket, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Jim Moffett Newmarket, NH
Hillary RaimondiOpposeForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Hillary Raimondi
Michael RaimondiOpposeForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Michael Raimondi
Scott PorterOpposeForm letterNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Scott Porter Nashua, NH
Edward SaltalamacchiaOpposeForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Edward Saltalamacchia
Lauren SaltalamacchiaOpposeForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Lauren Saltalamacchia
Charlotte ConstantianOpposeForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Charlotte Constantian Hollis, NH
Jerry GieseckeOpposeForm letterMerrimack, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Jerry Giesecke Merrimack, NH
Brian HoodOpposeForm letterNew Ipswich, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Brian Hood New Ipswich, NH
Tina HoodOpposeForm letterNew Ipswich, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Tina Hood New Ipswich, NH
Carla RamirezOpposeForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Carla Ramirez
Rene LeclercOpposeForm letterCandia, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Rene Leclerc Candia, NH
Eric RothkopfOpposeForm letterNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Eric Rothkopf Nashua, NH
DAVID FRESCHIOpposeForm letterHOOKSETT, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, DAVID FRESCHI HOOKSETT, NH
Susan RomitoOpposeForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Susan Romito Hollis, NH
Mark ConstantianOpposeForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Mark Constantian Hollis, NH
tom lutherOpposeclaremont, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Greetings from Sullivan County No. I don't need more excuses for warrantless activity.
Eric MorinOpposeForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Eric Morin Hollis, NH
Peter StaubleOpposeForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Peter Stauble Hollis, NH
Debra BlakeOpposeForm letterHooksett, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Debra Blake Hooksett, NH
Virgina GradyOpposeForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, Virgina Grady Hollis, NH
Nicholas FerrignoSupportNewbury, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
I support this bill because it further protects our freedoms. Especially in the current sociopolitical context, this is an extremely important provision that I will be following closely. There should never be unwarranted entry to anyone's property, of any kind, without that person fully understanding their rights.
janine byronOpposeForm letterhollis, NHfor MyselfJan 29, 2026
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1216. This bill would expand warrantless searches to real property, such as homes and other structures, in the same way that law enforcement can currently attempt to search vehicles. This is a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment exists specifically to protect citizens from unreasonable searches of their homes. Current law already allows exceptions for genuine emergencies, which is sufficient for real property. There is no need to further erode these constitutional protections. Our homes should remain our castles, protected from government intrusion without proper judicial oversight. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1216 and vote Inexpedient to Legislate. Respectfully, janine byron hollis, NH