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New Hampshire House lawmakers pass bill to bring back hard labor sentence

The House voted 179-159 to allow juries to impose life sentences with hard labor for capital murder or child sexual assault under 13, requiring a 9 of 12 juror supermajority.

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The New Hampshire House has passed a bill to bring back hard prison labor for certain inmates.

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Dem Lawmaker: ‘Hard Labor’ Proposal Risks North Korea-Style Prison Camps

New Hampshire - Dem Lawmaker: ‘Hard Labor’ Proposal Risks North Korea-Style Prison Camps - NH Journal

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NH House Passes Hard Labor Sentence for Capital Murder or Child Rape

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Hard labor bill clears NH House along partisan lines

Convicted murderers and child rapists face the prospect of performing hard labor during their long prison terms under legislation the House of Representatives adopted Wednesday.

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New Hampshire House lawmakers pass bill to bring back hard labor sentence

The New Hampshire House has passed a bill to bring back hard prison labor for certain inmates.

·New Hampshire, United States
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N.H. lawmakers push to allow hard labor at sentencing for certain heinous crimes - The Boston Globe

Supporters said the proposal would deter crime, while opponents called it "archaic and cruel."

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Boston Globe broke the news in Boston, United States on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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