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HB 1633 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Rights information for assault survivors

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expanding the information provided to survivors of sexual assault regarding their existing rights.

Expands the information provided to sexual assault survivors, defines 'sexual assault survivor' for purposes of receiving such information, and requires certain entities to provide notice of survivors' rights.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — indefinitely postponed · April 23, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill expands the information provided to sexual assault survivors, defines sexual assault survivor for purposes of receiving such information, and requires certain entities to provide the notice of rights to sexual assault survivors.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Ellen ReadDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Housing
  • Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration

Also: Rep. Daniel Popovici-MullerR, Rep. Jonah WheelerD

Public testimony

12 signed in online · 6 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support HB1633 because it help make sure sexual assualt survivors actually know their rights and what to expect.”
— Kathleen Malsbenden, Newmarketsupports
“THC should be taxed and regulated. Great way for the state to get more income.”
— Timeya Rice, Webstersupports
“I am in total support of this bill. All victims of a rape should be advised of their rights in verbally and in writing as well as the ability to obtain a rape kit. All information should be available to the victim.”
— Susan DeRoy, New Durhamsupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-1610:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-02-0410:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0910:00 amHouse Finance - Division IGP 230Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-03-1710:00 amHouse FinanceGP 230Public hearing
  • 2026-04-071:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 29
  2. Jan 16, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/16/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  3. Feb 4, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  4. Feb 6, 2026House: Ought to Pass 02/06/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 7 P. 8
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 9
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseReferred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 39
  7. Mar 9, 2026HouseDivision I Work Session: 03/09/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  8. Mar 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  9. Mar 17, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 03/17/2026 (Vote 24-1; RC)
  10. Mar 18, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  11. Mar 26, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA RC 340-1 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 34
  12. Mar 26, 2026SenIntroduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
  13. Apr 7, 2026SenHearing: 04/07/2026, Room 100, SH, 02:10 pm; SC 13
  14. Apr 23, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 04/23/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 15A
  15. Apr 23, 2026SenHB 1633 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
  16. Apr 23, 2026SenSen. Gannon Moved to Indefinitely Postpone; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
  17. Apr 23, 2026SenIndefinitely Postpone: MA, VV; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.