HB1084: relative to the relinquishment of deadly weapons by those subject to a domestic violence protective order.

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• 173-B · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  s attempted to purchase or obtain a firearm in violation of the protective order. 8 New Section; Protection of Persons from Domestic Violence; Relinquishment of Firearms. Amend RSA 173-B by inserting after section 5-a the following new section: 173-B:5-b Relinquishment of Firearms. I. A person subject to a protective order pursuant to RSA 173-B:4 or RSA 173-B:5 or an order pursuant to RSA 597:2

• 173-B:1 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Paragraph; Protection of Persons from Domestic Violence; Definition Added. Amend RSA 173-B:1 by inserting after paragraph XV-a the following new paragraph: XV-b. “Law enforcement officer” means state police officers, county sheriffs and sheriff’s deputies, or local police officers with the authority to pres

• 173-B:4 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  ity to preserve the public peace, enforce laws, and make arrests within their designated jurisdiction. 2 Protection of Persons from Domestic Violence; Temporary Relief. Amend RSA 173-B:4, I(a)(9) to read as follows: (9) Directing the defendant to immediately relinquish to the peace officer serving the order, in addition to the relief specified in RSA 173-B:4, I, any and all deadly weapons [specified

• 173-B:5 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  unition and specified deadly weapons have not been relinquished by the defendant. 4 Protection of Persons from Domestic Violence; Relief. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 173-B:5, I to read as follows: I. A finding of abuse shall mean the defendant represents a credible threat to the safety of the plaintiff. Upon a showing of abuse of the plaintiff by a preponderance of the evidence, the co

• 597:2 · add · effective 2027-01-01

  a the following new section: 173-B:5-b Relinquishment of Firearms. I. A person subject to a protective order pursuant to RSA 173-B:4 or RSA 173-B:5 or an order pursuant to RSA 597:2 requiring the relinquishment of ammunition, firearms, and/or other deadly weapons shall not own, purchase, receive, or possess any deadly weapons and any and all firearms and ammunition for the duration of the order.

• 626:8 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ere ownership, control, or possession of firearms has been prohibited by the court, is guilty of a class a misdemeanor. The person shall be guilty of a class B felony pursuant to RSA 626:8 if the individual subject to the order uses the weapon to threaten, terrorize, or assault the protected party or a law enforcement officer. 9 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027. LBA 26-

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 173-B · PROTECTION OF PERSONS FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• RSA 597 · BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCES
• RSA 626 · GENERAL PRINCIPLES
• RSA 173-B:1 · Definitions
• RSA 173-B:4 · Temporary Relief
• RSA 173-B:5 · Relief
• RSA 597:2 · Release of a Defendant Pending Trial
• RSA 626:8 · Criminal Liability for Conduct of Another