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NH HB1633

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "sexual assault survivor" to include anyone who asserts they were subject to offenses under RSA 632-A:2, 632-A:3, or 632-A:4, including penetrative and non-penetrative sexual assault, and deceased victims

  • Requires health care providers, law enforcement officers, and employees of listed entities to provide sexual assault survivors with written notice of their rights upon professional contact

  • Mandates the Attorney General to prominently post on their website documents summarizing sexual assault survivors' rights and policies governing evidence collection and preservation, including timeframes for sample collection

  • Clarifies survivors' right to receive a medical examination, including any individual element of a state sexual assault evidence collection kit, without being charged or prevented from doing so

  • Estimated state expenditure of approximately $1.1 million annually starting FY 2027, covering approximately 1,000 additional evidence collection kits, toxicology testing at $551 per kit, and one new Program Coordinator position

Legislative Description

Expanding the information provided to survivors of sexual assault regarding their existing rights.

Last Action

Executive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/19/2026
Criminal Justice and Public Safety12/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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