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NH HB 1522

enacted

relative to amending and adding definitions related to the protection of persons from domestic violence and relative to the domestic violence fatality review committee.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did NH HB 1522 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1522 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-07-10): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 230; eff. 7/2/2026

What is NH HB 1522 about?

NH HB 1522 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to amending and adding definitions related to the protection of persons from domestic violence and relative to the domestic violence fatality review committee.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1522?

Jay Markell, Jay D Markell are the primary sponsors of NH HB 1522, joined by 11 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-12-10
Latest action
2026-07-10 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 230; eff. 7/2/2026
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Jay Markellprimary
  • Jay D Markellprimary
  • Lori E Korzencosponsor
  • Jodi L Nelsoncosponsor
  • Wayne D. MacDonaldcosponsor
  • Melissa A. Litchfieldcosponsor
  • Debra L DeSimonecosponsor
  • Debra DeSimonecosponsor
  • Lori Korzencosponsor
  • Melissa Litchfieldcosponsor
  • Wayne MacDonaldcosponsor
  • Jodi Nelsoncosponsor
  • Jennifer Mandelbaumcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-07-10

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 230; eff. 7/2/2026

  2. 2026-06-23

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. 2026-06-23

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52

  4. 2026-06-23

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

    enrolled

  5. 2026-05-21

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1770s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  6. 2026-05-21

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1770s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 2

  7. 2026-05-05

    Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1770s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  8. 2026-05-05

    Committee Amendment # 2026-1770s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  9. 2026-04-30

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1770s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

    committee-passage-favorable

  10. 2026-03-18

    Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 11

  11. 2026-03-17

    Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7

    introduction,referral-committee

  12. 2026-03-11

    Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 15

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  13. 2026-02-27

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 11

    committee-passage-favorable

  14. 2026-02-27

    Executive Session: 02/18/2026 11:00 am GP 159

  15. 2026-02-12

    ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 02/23/2026 10:00 am GP231

  16. 2026-01-08

    Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 11:00 am GP 159

  17. 2025-12-10

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 24

    introduction,referral-committee

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