This bill establishes the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, which is designed to enhance the delivery of law enforcement services and foster accountability and trust within communities through a voluntary state-based accreditation program. The commission will be administratively attached to the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council and will consist of various members, including representatives from the attorney general's office, the police standards and training council, the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police, the New Hampshire Sheriff's Association, a public member, and a representative from a New Hampshire college or university. The governor will appoint the commission's members and leadership positions, and the commission will have the authority to publish accreditation standards, conduct assessments, grant or revoke accreditations, and manage its internal operations.

The bill includes new legal language that codifies the commission's structure and responsibilities, specifically inserting provisions for the commission's formation, membership, and operational guidelines. It also allows the commission to accept donations and grants, which must be reported annually, and mandates that any funds received be deposited into the state treasury. The bill deletes no existing legal language but adds comprehensive guidelines for the commission's functioning, ensuring it operates within the framework of applicable laws and maintains transparency in its financial dealings. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.