New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1522: relative to amending and adding definitions related to the protection of persons from domestic violence and relative to the domestic violence fatality review committee.
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- Introduced
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1522 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to amending and adding definitions related to the protection of persons from domestic violence and relative to the domestic violence fatality review committee. Primary sponsor: Jay Markell (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 10, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 230; eff. 7/2/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Markell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 18 |
| Debra DeSimone | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 18 |
| Lori Korzen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Coos 7 |
| Melissa Litchfield | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 32 |
| Wayne MacDonald | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 16 |
| Jennifer Mandelbaum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 21 |
| Jodi Nelson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 230; eff. 7/2/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1770s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 2
- Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1770s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1770s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1770s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
- Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 11
- Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
- Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 15
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 11
- Executive Session: 02/18/2026 11:00 am GP 159
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