New Hampshire HB1740 amends domestic violence laws to enhance protections for victims and support law enforcement.

New Hampshire HB1740 revises the state's domestic violence laws to strengthen protections for victims and provide better support for law enforcement. The bill introduces a Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Training and Support Fund to assist law enforcement agencies with training and resources. It mandates law enforcement response to domestic violence reports, including investigations and evidence collection. The bill also establishes a rebuttable presumption of reasonable fear for protected persons and outlines procedures for issuing and enforcing protective orders.

New Hampshire HB1740 amends domestic violence laws to enhance protections for victims and support law enforcement.

New Hampshire HB1740 revises the state's domestic violence laws to strengthen protections for victims and provide better support for law enforcement. The bill introduces a Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Training and Support Fund to assist law enforcement agencies with training and resources. It mandates law enforcement response to domestic violence reports, including investigations and evidence collection. The bill also establishes a rebuttable presumption of reasonable fear for protected persons and outlines procedures for issuing and enforcing protective orders.