New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1651: establishing sexual assault orders of protection and relative to sexual assault survivors' rights.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1651 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: establishing sexual assault orders of protection and relative to sexual assault survivors' rights. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Rhodes (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 10, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 238; eff. 1/1/2027.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Rhodes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Cheshire 17 |
| Regina Birdsell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bill Gannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Eileen Kelly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 8 |
| Katelyn Kuttab | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 17 |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| David Meuse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 37 |
| Nancy Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 12 |
| Alissandra Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 20 |
| Jodi Nelson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 13 |
| Denise Ricciardi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Kimberly Rice | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Terry Roy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 31 |
| Alexis Simpson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 33 |
“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 238; eff. 1/1/2027
- 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 2026-1814s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 2
- Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1814s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- Sen. Gannon Floor Amendment # 2026-1814s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- HB 1651 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
- Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 11
- Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 6
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0139h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 9
- Amendment # 2026-0139h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 9
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