relative to protection of persons from domestic violence and military protective orders.
Sponsored By: Terry W Roy (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Travel help for Guard assault survivors
Beginning January 1, 2026, the New Hampshire adjutant general provides travel assistance to eligible current and former state Guard members. They must have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment while serving. Assistance covers reasonable travel to and from related adverse administrative or New Hampshire military justice proceedings in which they participate. It covers travel only and does not expand anyone's right to participate.
Domestic abuse protections cover coercive control
Beginning January 1, 2026, New Hampshire domestic abuse protections cover coercive control by family, household members, or current or former intimate partners. This means a pattern of threats, humiliation, or intimidation used to harm, punish, or frighten someone. The pattern must unreasonably limit the person's free will and personal freedom, either by purpose or effect. To support a protective order, the conduct must pose a credible, present threat to the person's safety.
Military orders help victims seek protection
Beginning January 1, 2026, military protective orders are allowed as evidence of relevant patterns of conduct in New Hampshire domestic violence cases. These are commanders' orders on Defense Department forms limiting contact or conduct by current armed forces or National Guard members. They include orders involving other states' or territories' Guard members. With the plaintiff's consent, assigned military victims' counsel or legal assistance lawyers can help draft a civil protective-order petition. The plaintiff must have received a military protective order. The plaintiff or military lawyer can file; a lawyer-filed petition must state that the plaintiff agreed to the filing.
Stronger penalties for protective order violations
Beginning January 1, 2026, knowingly violating covered New Hampshire domestic violence or divorce protective orders is a class A misdemeanor. This also covers out-of-state protective orders enforceable in New Hampshire. Military protective-order violations carry that penalty when committed knowingly within one year after issuance, with Guard membership required at issuance. Leaving the Guard does not end that liability, and the law bars charge reductions under RSA 625:9 for these violations. Separately, one act listed in the stalking law can constitute stalking when it violates a Guard commander's instruction. The person must act purposely, knowingly, or recklessly and have received the instruction, in writing or otherwise, while serving. The instruction expires one year after issuance; the rule applies regardless of later Guard membership or where the act occurs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Terry W Roy
Republican • House
Cosponsors
James L Creighton
Republican • House
Jennifer M Rhodes
Republican • House
Jess Edwards
Republican • House
Michael I Moffett
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2025; Chapter 55; eff. 01/01/2026
6/6/2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/08/2025 HJ 15 P. 62
5/23/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025); SJ 15
5/23/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
5/1/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 19
4/18/2025SenateHearing: 04/17/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 17
4/10/2025SenateIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
3/11/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0282h: MA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 4
3/6/2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0282h: AA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 3
3/6/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0282h 02/21/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 14 P. 4
2/27/2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/21/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
2/12/2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/05/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
1/29/2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 2 P. 4
12/23/2024House
Bill Text
Enrolled
5/23/2025
Introduced
12/23/2024
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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