NH HB 1651
enactedestablishing sexual assault orders of protection and relative to sexual assault survivors' rights.
New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did NH HB 1651 pass?
Yes. NH HB 1651 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-07-10): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 238; eff. 1/1/2027
What is NH HB 1651 about?
NH HB 1651 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “establishing sexual assault orders of protection and relative to sexual assault survivors' rights.”.
Who sponsors NH HB 1651?
Jennifer Rhodes, Jennifer M Rhodes are the primary sponsors of NH HB 1651, joined by 22 cosponsors.
- Introduced
- 2025-12-10
- Latest action
- 2026-07-10 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 238; eff. 1/1/2027
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Jennifer Rhodesprimary
- Jennifer M Rhodesprimary
- Jodi L Nelsoncosponsor
- Rebecca Perkins Kwokacosponsor
- Denise Ricciardicosponsor
- Eileen S Kellycosponsor
- Terry W Roycosponsor
- David James Meusecosponsor
- Nancy A Murphycosponsor
- Bill M. Gannoncosponsor
- Regina Birdsellcosponsor
- Alexis H Simpsoncosponsor
- Kimberly A Ricecosponsor
- Alexis Simpsoncosponsor
- David Meusecosponsor
- Eileen Kellycosponsor
- Jodi Nelsoncosponsor
- Katelyn Kuttabcosponsor
- Kimberly Ricecosponsor
- Nancy Murphycosponsor
- Terry Roycosponsor
- Alissandra Murraycosponsor
- Bill Gannoncosponsor
- Katelyn T Kuttabcosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-07-10
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 238; eff. 1/1/2027
2026-06-23
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
2026-06-23
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52
2026-06-23
Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
enrolled
2026-05-21
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1814s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14
2026-05-21
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1814s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 2
2026-05-07
Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1814s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
committee-passage-favorable,passage
2026-05-07
Sen. Gannon Floor Amendment # 2026-1814s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
2026-05-07
HB 1651 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
2026-04-30
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
committee-passage-favorable
2026-03-18
Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 11
2026-03-06
Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 6
introduction,referral-committee
2026-03-05
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0139h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 9
committee-passage-favorable,passage
2026-03-05
Amendment # 2026-0139h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 9
2026-02-24
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0139h 02/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 9 P. 8
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-24
Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 159
2026-01-08
Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 10:00 am GP 159
2025-12-10
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 30
introduction,referral-committee
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