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HB 1651 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Sexual assault protective orders

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establishing sexual assault orders of protection and relative to sexual assault survivors' rights.

Establishes sexual assault orders of protection and updates certain rights for sexual assault survivors.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 10, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes sexual assault orders of protection and updates certain rights for sexual assault survivors.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jennifer RhodesRPrimeVice Chair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. Alexis SimpsonDDemocratic Leader
  • Rep. Alissandra MurrayDClerk· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. David MeuseDDeputy Ranking Member· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. Jodi NelsonRClerk· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary
  • Rep. Kimberly RiceRVice Chair· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Terry RoyRChair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Denise RicciardiRDeputy Majority Leader
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader

Also: Rep. Eileen KellyD, Rep. Nancy MurphyD

Public testimony

206 signed in online · 36 wrote testimony

98% support2% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

I believe this bill is in the best interest of victims of abuse and violence.
Elizabeth Johnson, Lisbon · Myselffsupports
As someone who has professionally supported survivors of sexual assault, this bill is essential to keeping survivors safe! Only when they ae safe can they fully start their healing journey.
Jessica Vaughn-Martin, Litchfieldsupports
This is a crucial bill that establishes and extends protection to survivors of sexual assault and allows them to access relief from the courts even when the offender isn't a partner or a stalker.
Rev. Bill Beardslee, Warnersupports
As a domestic violence survivor myself, there is a great deal of fear and shame associated with coming forward and accusing your abuser especially if your abuser is a person within a position of power.
Haley Milton, Exeteropposes

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
  • 2026-03-241:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 30
  2. Jan 16, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/16/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  3. Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  4. Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0139h 02/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 9 P. 8
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0139h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 9
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0139h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 9
  7. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 6
  8. Mar 24, 2026SenHearing: 03/24/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 11
  9. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
  10. May 7, 2026SenHB 1651 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  11. May 7, 2026SenSen. Gannon Floor Amendment # 2026-1814s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  12. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1814s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  13. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1814s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 2
  14. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  15. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  16. Jul 2, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 238; eff. 1/1/2027

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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