HB1651

Establishing sexual assault orders of protection and relative to sexual assault survivors' rights.

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Establishes sexual assault protective orders and rights for survivors in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire HB1651 establishes a process for filing civil petitions for sexual assault protective orders in circuit court. Victims must demonstrate they have been the victim of sexual assault and the preservation of a sexual assault evidence collection kit. The court can grant relief to ensure the victim's safety and well-being. The bill also outlines the rights of sexual assault survivors, including access to information about their evidence collection kit and the ability to have their kit preserved. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Calendar

Mar 24

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Feb 18

10:00 AM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Executive Session

History

Jul 10

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 238; eff. 1/1/2027

Jun 23

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

Jun 23

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15