HB1172

Relative to confidentiality protections for national guard sexual assault prevention and response personnel.

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HB1172 strengthens confidentiality protections for New Hampshire National Guard sexual assault prevention and response personnel.

HB1172 amends RSA 173-C:1, V to redefine "sexual assault counselor" to include military and civilian personnel involved in sexual assault prevention and response. These personnel, certified by the Department of Defense, include the principal sexual assault response coordinator, sexual assault response coordinators, and victim advocates. The bill aims to ensure confidentiality of communications between victims and these counselors, enhancing protections for those who provide support to victims of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 3

2:05 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Jan 16

10:00 AM

State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Public Hearing

History

Jun 1

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 90; eff. 07/21/2026

May 18

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/14/2026); Senate Journal 13

May 18

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 House Journal 13