HB 1158 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
Intimate partner definition expansion
AI-generatedrelative to the definition of intimate partner.
Expands the definition of intimate partner as applied in domestic violence cases.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
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- Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill expands the definition of intimate partner applicable in domestic violence cases.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
Also: Rep. Zoe ManosD, Rep. Catherine RombeauD, Rep. Eric TurerD, Sen. Tara ReardonD
Public testimony
30 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony
87% support13% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“I support the expansion of the definition of "intimate partners" in domestic violence statutes to include persons involved in a romantic relationship regardless of whether it was sexually consummated.”
“Important safeguard in preventing / protecting domestic violence vicitims.”
“We train and hire educators please allow them to do their jobs This is ridiculous overkill oversight that is unnecessary”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-01-2910:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 8
- Jan 29, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Jan 29, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Feb 11, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 9 P. 5
- Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 5
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.