NH House Testimony

HB1522

House · 2026 sessionRepublicanSigned into law

Domestic violence definitions and review updates

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Adds to the types of abuse courts may consider when issuing domestic violence protective orders and allows the domestic violence fatality review committee to review cases involving actual or potential civil litigation.

(New Title) relative to amending and adding definitions related to the protection of persons from domestic violence and relative to the domestic violence fatality review committee.

Crimes, Crim.Proc. & Corr.Domestic RelationsCourts and Procedure

Status

Signed into law · July 10, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

18 submissions
Support 3Oppose 15Neutral 0
Felicity FelgateOpposeLincoln, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

From lawmakers to volunteers in women’s batter shelters, I haven’t seen this law yet really negative attention. Please listen to your constituents and oppose this bill. It is the wrong direction for women’s rights protection, and for those in need.

Kerri ChoateOpposeRollinsford, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

Once again, I have to ask why this bill is being considered. We should not be creating more fear and less protections for people to come forward and seek justice and protection against their attackers.

Melinda ShofnerOpposeBarrington, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

Support victims- don't make it worse

Patricia Glowa MDOpposeHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

This bill would erode protections for victims of violence. The implication that a person is lying to the court is degrading and dismissive of their legitimate claims. Please do not pass this.

Daniel RichardsonOpposeNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

Deal breaker! The following is done all the time 1) by average citizens for knowing what neighbors are up to, 2) by private investigators hired by spouses, 3) by businesses keeping an eye on competition, etc: "...monitoring the petitioner’s activities, communications, movements, finances, economic resources, or access to services, including through technological means.."

Seana HallbergOpposeDover, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Efstathia BoorasSupportNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

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Angela DelyaniOpposeSalem, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

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Claudia DeFuriaSupportSalem, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

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Christine PaullOpposeNorthfield, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

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Kim DestefanoOpposePembroke, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Paula Czech LesmerisesOpposeConcord, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

David JenkinsSupportJaffrey, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Sharon Dyson-DemersOpposeDerry, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Patricia HigginsOpposeHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Terry SturkeOpposeBow, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Mary Hakken-PhillipsOpposeHanover, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Carol MorrisonOpposeW Lebanon, NHfor MyselfJan 16, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.