HB1651 Establishing sexual assault orders of protection and relative to sexual assault survivors' rights.
Establishing sexual assault orders of protection and relative to sexual assault survivors' rights.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Court costs for protective orders are minimal; reduces broader economic costs of ongoing victimization.
Your Community
Fills a critical gap in legal protections for sexual assault survivors, giving them tools to stay safe.
Your Freedom
Empowers survivors with legal protections that help them live free from fear and ongoing harassment.
Status
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1814s (Rep. Roy): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/21/2026 House Journal 14
Sponsor
Jennifer Rhodes (R)
The Short Version
Creates a specific type of protective order for sexual assault survivors and expands their legal rights. Currently, sexual assault victims may lack access to the same protective order mechanisms available to domestic violence victims.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Sexual assault survivors
- ▲ Victim advocacy organizations
- ▲ Law enforcement and courts serving survivors
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Accused individuals subject to protective orders
- ▼ Court systems processing additional orders
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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