HB1158 Relative to the definition of intimate partner.
Relative to the definition of intimate partner.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct revenue or appropriation changes; potential indeterminate costs to judicial and correctional systems cannot be quantified from this bill alone.
Your Community
Expands legal protections available to domestic violence victims in more relationship contexts, potentially increasing demand on law enforcement and court services.
Your Freedom
Extends legal remedies and protections to individuals in romantic (non-sexual) relationships who experience domestic violence, enhancing access to civil and criminal remedies.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 5
Sponsor
Joe Alexander (R)
The Short Version
This bill expands the legal definition of 'intimate partner' in domestic violence law to include romantic relationships regardless of whether they were sexually consummated, broadening who can be protected under New Hampshire's domestic violence statutes. The fiscal impact on state and local budgets is indeterminate but could increase judicial and correctional system costs.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Individuals in romantic relationships that were not sexually consummated who experience domestic violence
- ▲ Law enforcement and courts seeking clearer legal definitions for domestic violence cases
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Potentially state and local judicial and correctional systems, though magnitude is indeterminate
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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