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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.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“In addition to the rights of a crime victim provided in RSA 21-M:8-k, a sexual assault survivor shall have the following rights:”
RSA 21-M:18
“The department of justice shall adopt, pursuant to RSA 541-A, and implement rules establishing a standardized rape protocol and kit and a domestic violence protocol to be used by all physicians or hospitals in this state when providing physical examinations of victims of alleged sexual offenses and alleged domestic abuse, as defined in RSA 173-B:1.”
RSA 21-M:8-d
“An individual reporting an attempted rape who asserts sexual contact as defined by RSA 632-A:1, IV and described within RSA 632-A:4 shall not be denied survivor rights because of lack of knowledge of correct legal terminology.”
RSA 21-M:18
“The department of justice shall create a document summarizing the information required by RSA 21-M:19, III so that victims of sexual assault, health care providers, and the general public can easily access the details of the protocols required in paragraph I necessary to protect the rights of sexual assault survivors.”
RSA 21-M:8-d

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

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 6, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass12–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 19, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Ought to Pass24–1
    Overall
    96% yea
  • Mar 26, 2026HouseRoll callOught to PassAdopted340–1How they voted
    Overall
    100% yea
    Republicans
    187–0100% yea
    Democrats
    153–199% yea
  • Apr 23, 2026SenateCommittee report: Referred to Interim Study4–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Apr 23, 2026SenateVoice voteIndefinitely Postponeadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 16, 2026Public hearingHouse Criminal Justice and Public Safety5:04:23–5:07:403m 17slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 4, 2026Public hearingHouse Criminal Justice and Public Safety1:44:24–1:45:391m 15slocated in the stream transcriptExecutive Session
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote; Referred to Finance
  • Mar 9, 2026Public hearingHouse Finance - Division I1:53:16–1:55:282m 12slocated in the stream transcriptDivision I Work Session
  • Mar 17, 2026Public hearingHouse Finance30:49–36:155m 26slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass — roll call; Executive Session
  • Mar 26, 2026Floor debateHouse floor3:39:17–3:41:081m 51slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass — adopted, roll call 340-1
  • Apr 7, 2026Public hearingSenate Judiciary5:06:45–5:15:288m 43slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Apr 23, 2026Floor debateSenate floor1:47:01–1:48:391m 38slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Referred to Interim Study; Sen. Gannon Moved to Indefinitely Postpone; Indefinitely Postpone — adopted, voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

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.