HB1740: relative to the protection of persons from domestic violence.

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• 173 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  future years by reimbursements from the Law Enforcement Training and Support Fund. Any additional municipal expenditures will depend on the number of reports alleging abuse under RSA 173 B:1, I within a community and the results of the related investigations. AGENCIES CONTACTED: Judicial Branch, Department of Justice, NH Police Standards and Training Council, Department of Safety, and New Hampshire

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

  on of persons from domestic violence. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Protection of Persons from Domestic Violence. RSA 173-B is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: CHAPTER 173-B PROTECTION OF PERSONS FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 173-B:1 Definitions. In this chapter: I. “Abuse” means the commission or attempted commission of any

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

  ed by one party, based on the same incident or incidents. 173-B:2 Mandatory Law Enforcement Response. I. When a law enforcement agency receives a report alleging abuse under RSA 173-B:1, I, it shall: (a) Dispatch an officer to investigate; (b) Create a written investigative report; (c) Collect and preserve evidence; (d) Interview witnesses; (e) Photograph visible injuries and property damage;

• 173-B:11 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  hall be administered by the New Hampshire department of justice. The state treasurer shall deposit into the fund: (a) Any fines collected from civil contempt proceedings under RSA 173-B:11, II; (b) Any funds appropriated by the legislature for this purpose; (c) Any gifts, grants, or donations from public or private sources; and (d) Any federal funds allocated for domestic violence law enforcement pr

• 173-B:13 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  gun, that will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. VII. “Foreign protective order” means an order enforceable under RSA 173-B:13. VIII. “Intimate partners” means individuals currently or formerly engaged in a romantic relationship, regardless of sexual activity. IX. “Cross orders for relief” means separate orders granted to each party in a dom

• 173-B:16 · add · effective 2027-01-01

  inserting after subparagraph (410) the following new subparagraph: (411) Moneys deposited in the domestic violence law enforcement training and support fund as established in RSA 173-B:16. 3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027. LBA 26-2712 Revised 1/12/26 HB 1740-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT relative to the protection of persons from domestic violence.

• 21-M:8-K · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  t of a foreign civil order shall file a certified copy in superior court. No filing fee shall apply. 173-B:14 Rights of Victims. I. Victims shall receive all rights under RSA 21-M:8-k. II. No person shall be penalized for leaving a residence or household to avoid abuse. III. Minority status shall not preclude a person from seeking protection. 173-B:15 Confidentiality. I. Upon request, a plai

• 541-A · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  attorney general shall appoint a domestic violence law enforcement coordinator to manage fund administration and oversight. (b) The department of justice shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A governing application procedures, allowable expenses, reporting requirements, and audit protocols. (c) The coordinator shall review applications and issue grants to eligible law enforcement agencies on a rolling basis

• 6:12 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  chapter is held invalid, the remainder shall remain in effect. 2 New Subparagraph; Application of Receipts; Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Training and Support Fund. Amend RSA 6:12, I(b) by inserting after subparagraph (410) the following new subparagraph: (411) Moneys deposited in the domestic violence law enforcement training and support fund as established in RSA 173-B:16. 3 Effective Dat

• 625:11 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  person, including, but not limited to, electronic communication, leaving items, or causing a third party to communicate on one's behalf. III. “Deadly weapon” means as defined in RSA 625:11, V. IV. “Domestic violence” means abuse as defined in paragraph I of this section. V. “Family or household member” means: (a) Spouses, ex-spouses, current or former cohabitants; (b) Parents and other persons rel

• 627 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  t limited to stores, places of worship, and community events. In such cases, the protected person retains all rights to use physical or deadly force as otherwise authorized under RSA 627 or other applicable law. III. Nothing in this section shall be construed to: (a) Authorize the use of force in response to mere presence absent a reasonable belief in imminent harm; or (b) Create a duty to ret

• 631:1 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  attempted commission of any of the following criminal acts by a family or household member or by a current or former sexual or intimate partner: (a) Assault or reckless conduct (RSA 631:1 through 631:3); (b) Criminal threatening (RSA 631:4); (c) Sexual assault (RSA 632-A:2 through 632-A:5); (d) Interference with freedom (RSA 633:1 through 633:3-a); (e) Interference with custody (RSA 633:4); (f)

• 631:4 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  acts by a family or household member or by a current or former sexual or intimate partner: (a) Assault or reckless conduct (RSA 631:1 through 631:3); (b) Criminal threatening (RSA 631:4); (c) Sexual assault (RSA 632-A:2 through 632-A:5); (d) Interference with freedom (RSA 633:1 through 633:3-a); (e) Interference with custody (RSA 633:4); (f) Destruction of property (RSA 634:1 and 634:2); (g)

• 632-A:2 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  er or by a current or former sexual or intimate partner: (a) Assault or reckless conduct (RSA 631:1 through 631:3); (b) Criminal threatening (RSA 631:4); (c) Sexual assault (RSA 632-A:2 through 632-A:5); (d) Interference with freedom (RSA 633:1 through 633:3-a); (e) Interference with custody (RSA 633:4); (f) Destruction of property (RSA 634:1 and 634:2); (g) Unauthorized entry (RSA 635:1 and 63

• 633:1 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  Assault or reckless conduct (RSA 631:1 through 631:3); (b) Criminal threatening (RSA 631:4); (c) Sexual assault (RSA 632-A:2 through 632-A:5); (d) Interference with freedom (RSA 633:1 through 633:3-a); (e) Interference with custody (RSA 633:4); (f) Destruction of property (RSA 634:1 and 634:2); (g) Unauthorized entry (RSA 635:1 and 635:2); (h) Harassment (RSA 644:4); (i) Cruelty to animals

• 633:4 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  Criminal threatening (RSA 631:4); (c) Sexual assault (RSA 632-A:2 through 632-A:5); (d) Interference with freedom (RSA 633:1 through 633:3-a); (e) Interference with custody (RSA 633:4); (f) Destruction of property (RSA 634:1 and 634:2); (g) Unauthorized entry (RSA 635:1 and 635:2); (h) Harassment (RSA 644:4); (i) Cruelty to animals (RSA 644:8). II. “Contact” means any action to communicate

• 634:1 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ual assault (RSA 632-A:2 through 632-A:5); (d) Interference with freedom (RSA 633:1 through 633:3-a); (e) Interference with custody (RSA 633:4); (f) Destruction of property (RSA 634:1 and 634:2); (g) Unauthorized entry (RSA 635:1 and 635:2); (h) Harassment (RSA 644:4); (i) Cruelty to animals (RSA 644:8). II. “Contact” means any action to communicate directly or indirectly with another person,

• 635:1 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  Interference with freedom (RSA 633:1 through 633:3-a); (e) Interference with custody (RSA 633:4); (f) Destruction of property (RSA 634:1 and 634:2); (g) Unauthorized entry (RSA 635:1 and 635:2); (h) Harassment (RSA 644:4); (i) Cruelty to animals (RSA 644:8). II. “Contact” means any action to communicate directly or indirectly with another person, including, but not limited to, electronic commu

• 641:4 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  y all parties and witnesses; and (e) Physical evidence collected. 173-B:4 False Reports. I. Knowingly false reports made in bad faith shall be subject to prosecution under RSA 641:4 for false reports to law enforcement. 173-B:5 Jurisdiction and Venue. I. Criminal proceedings shall be brought in the district division or superior court with jurisdiction over criminal matters. II. Civil protec

• 644:4 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  rough 633:3-a); (e) Interference with custody (RSA 633:4); (f) Destruction of property (RSA 634:1 and 634:2); (g) Unauthorized entry (RSA 635:1 and 635:2); (h) Harassment (RSA 644:4); (i) Cruelty to animals (RSA 644:8). II. “Contact” means any action to communicate directly or indirectly with another person, including, but not limited to, electronic communication, leaving items, or causing a th

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 21-M · DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
• RSA 6 · STATE TREASURER AND STATE ACCOUNTS
• RSA 173 · SEXUAL PSYCHOPATHS
• RSA 173-B · PROTECTION OF PERSONS FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• RSA 541-A · ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
• RSA 625 · PRELIMINARY
• RSA 627 · JUSTIFICATION
• RSA 631 · ASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENSES
• RSA 632-A · SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENSES
• RSA 633 · INTERFERENCE WITH FREEDOM
• RSA 634 · DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
• RSA 635 · UNAUTHORIZED ENTRIES
• RSA 641 · FALSIFICATION IN OFFICIAL MATTERS
• RSA 644 · BREACHES OF THE PEACE AND RELATED OFFENSES
• RSA 173-B:1 · Definitions
• RSA 173-B:11 · Notice to the Victim
• RSA 173-B:13 · Orders Enforceable
• RSA 173-B:16 · Grant Program Established
• RSA 6:12 · Application of Receipts
• RSA 625:11 · General Definitions
• RSA 631:1 · First Degree Assault
• RSA 631:4 · Criminal Threatening
• RSA 632-A:2 · Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault
• RSA 633:1 · Kidnapping
• RSA 633:4 · Interference With Custody
• RSA 634:1 · Arson
• RSA 635:1 · Burglary
• RSA 641:4 · False Reports to Law Enforcement
• RSA 644:4 · Harassment