This bill introduces a process for reviewing decisions in legal cases where a judge has been found guilty of judicial misconduct. It amends RSA 490 by adding a new section, 490:30-b, which outlines the conditions under which a litigant can seek relief if they believe a judge's misconduct influenced the outcome of their case. The litigant must file a request within three years of the original ruling and within 180 days after the judicial conduct committee's decision is made public, provided that the issue has not been previously decided against the litigant in court. If these conditions are met, the litigant may petition the chief justice or administrative judge of the court where the misconduct occurred. If the judge in question is a chief justice or administrative judge, the petition goes to the most senior associate justice.

Upon receiving a petition, the appropriate judicial authority will determine whether there is a reasonable likelihood that the misconduct affected the ruling. If there is no reasonable likelihood, the petition will be dismissed, and this decision can be immediately appealed. If it is determined that the misconduct likely had a causal effect, the original ruling will be vacated, and the case will be reheard by a different judge. This decision is considered interlocutory and cannot be immediately appealed; however, it can be contested in an appeal of the final ruling by the new judge. The bill also states that it does not affect the rights of parties to pursue other legal remedies. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.