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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