HB 1522 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
Domestic violence definitions and review updates
AI-generated(New Title) relative to amending and adding definitions related to the protection of persons from domestic violence and relative to the domestic violence fatality review committee.
Adds to the types of abuse courts may consider when issuing domestic violence protective orders and allows the domestic violence fatality review committee to review cases involving actual or potential civil litigation.AI-generated
Status
Signed into law · July 10, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓House
- ✓Senate
- ✓Governor
- ✓Law
Analysis
This bill adds to the types of abuse the court can consider in determining whether to issue a domestic violence order of protection.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Debra DeSimoneRChair· Children and Family Law
- Rep. Wayne MacDonaldRChair· Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Rep. Jennifer MandelbaumDClerk· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- Rep. Jodi NelsonRClerk· Children and Family Law
Also: Rep. Lori KorzenR, Rep. Melissa LitchfieldR
Public testimony
18 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony
17% support83% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“This bill would erode protections for victims of violence. The implication that a person is lying to the court is degrading and dismissive of their legitimate claims. Please do not pass this.”
“Once again, I have to ask why this bill is being considered. We should not be creating more fear and less protections for people to come forward and seek justice and protection against their attackers.”
“From lawmakers to volunteers in women’s batter shelters, I haven’t seen this law yet really negative attention. Please listen to your constituents and oppose this bill. It is the wrong direction for women’s rights protection, and for those in need.”
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
- 2026-02-2010:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearingcancelled
- 2026-02-2310:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 231Public hearingcancelled
- 2026-03-241:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 24
- Jan 16, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/16/2026 11:00 am GP 159
- Feb 23, 2026House==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 02/23/2026 10:00 am GP231
- Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 11:00 am GP 159
- Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 11
- Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 15
- Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
- Mar 24, 2026SenHearing: 03/24/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 11
- May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1770s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
- May 7, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1770s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1770s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1770s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 2
- Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
- Jul 2, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 230; eff. 7/2/2026
Coverage
No reporting linked yet.
Documents (PDF)
- Introducedversion
- As Amended by the Senateversion
- Adopted by both chambersversion
- Chaptered (final law)version
- Amendment 2026-1770samendment
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.