HB 1651·NH·house
establishing sexual assault orders of protection and relative to sexual assault survivors' rights.
Signed into LawFiled Dec 10, 2025
Sponsor: Jennifer Rhodes (R)
Latest Action
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 238; eff. 1/1/2027
Jul 10, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a new type of order of protection specifically for sexual assault victims, giving them a legal tool to keep alleged perpetrators away. It also defines or clarifies certain rights for survivors. The law applies to sexual assault survivors, the courts, and law‑enforcement agencies and takes effect on January 1, 2027.
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