HB1552

Relative to orders of protection.

Introduced·12/10/25
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New Hampshire HB1552 amends orders of protection to include perjury statement requirements.

New Hampshire HB1552 amends several sections of RSA to include perjury statement requirements for those filing petitions for orders of protection. Specifically, it mandates that petitioners for temporary and permanent restraining orders, as well as those seeking relief for stalking, must sign an affidavit acknowledging that any material false statement may be prosecuted for perjury. The bill also requires that clerks of the circuit courts supply forms for petitions and relief under this chapter designed to facilitate pro se proceedings. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.

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Calendar

Feb 18

11:30 AM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Executive Session

Jan 16

11:30 AM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Public Hearing

History

Mar 5

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 9

Feb 24

House

Executive Session: 02/18/2026 11:30 am GP 159

Feb 24

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 11-1; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 8