Enhances penalties for domestic violence offenses committed in the presence of a child.

New Hampshire HB1556 amends the state's domestic violence laws to enhance penalties for offenses committed in the presence of a child. The bill mandates a minimum 30-day imprisonment for such offenses and increases the maximum term of imprisonment for class A misdemeanors from one year to 18 months and for class B felonies by six months. Courts must consider factors like the child's age, the nature of the offense, and the defendant's history when sentencing. The bill also requires mandatory reporting of such offenses by various professionals and mandates training for law enforcement.

Enhances penalties for domestic violence offenses committed in the presence of a child.

New Hampshire HB1556 amends the state's domestic violence laws to enhance penalties for offenses committed in the presence of a child. The bill mandates a minimum 30-day imprisonment for such offenses and increases the maximum term of imprisonment for class A misdemeanors from one year to 18 months and for class B felonies by six months. Courts must consider factors like the child's age, the nature of the offense, and the defendant's history when sentencing. The bill also requires mandatory reporting of such offenses by various professionals and mandates training for law enforcement.