HB 705-FN (2020): relative to sexual assault, sexual misconduct in institutions of higher education, and the rights of victims of crime.

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HB 705-FN (2020)

relative to sexual assault, sexual misconduct in institutions of higher education, and the rights of victims of crime.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2019-2020
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 24

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 26, 2019, September 11, 2019, September 24, 2019, October 2, 2019, October 16, 2019 and October 23, 2019. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2806h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-2806h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 8, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On January 8, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 8, 2020 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on January 21, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0048h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 20, 2020 the House adopted “Special Order to regular place in next calendar” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Ley. The committee's amendment (2020-0048h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 12, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1496s). The committee's amendment (2020-1496s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 16, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On June 16, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On June 16, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 30, 2020 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a roll call 254–75, on a motion by Rep. Cushing. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2020-1618) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on July 14, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2020-1618e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 20, 2020, making it Chapter 24 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 20, 2019, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
February 21, 2019, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
June 26, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
September 11, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
September 24, 2019, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
October 2, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
October 16, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
October 23, 2019, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
October 30, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
January 21, 2020, 2:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
February 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
June 12, 2020, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary

Votes

January 8, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2806h (NT) — voice vote, passed
February 20, 2020, House: Special Order to regular place in next calendar — voice vote, passed
March 5, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0048h (NT) — voice vote, passed
June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 19, nays 5, passed
June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1496s: Sections 1-10 and Sections 13-19 — voice vote, passed
July 1, 2020, House: Concur — yeas 254, nays 75, passed

The Docket

January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
February 20, 2019: Public Hearing: 02/20/2019 01:30 pm LOB 204
February 21, 2019: Executive Session: 02/21/2019 11:00 am LOB 204
February 21, 2019: Retained in Committee
June 26, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 06/26/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
September 11, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/11/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
September 18, 2019: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 09/18/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
September 24, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/24/2019 09:00 am LOB 204
October 2, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/02/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
October 16, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/16/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
October 23, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 10/23/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
October 30, 2019: Executive Session: 10/30/2019 10:00 am LOB 202-204
November 15, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2806h (NT) (Vote 17-3; RC)
January 8, 2020: Amendment #2019-2806h (NT): AA VV 01/08/2020
January 8, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2806h (NT): MA VV 01/08/2020
January 8, 2020: Referred to Finance 01/08/2020
January 21, 2020: Division I Work Session: 01/21/2020 02:30 pm LOB 212
February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 210-211
February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0048h (NT) for 02/19/2020 (Vote 21-0; RC)
February 20, 2020: Special Order to regular place in next calendar (Rep. Ley): MA VV 02/20/2020
March 5, 2020: Amendment #2020-0048h (NT): AA VV 03/05/2020
March 5, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0048h (NT): MA VV 03/05/2020
March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and Referred to Judiciary
June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/12/2020, 01:05 pm, on proposed amendment #2020-1305s
June 5, 2020: Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email
June 5, 2020: Members of the public may attend using the following links:
June 5, 2020: 1. To sign-in and/or speak in support or opposition, please register in advance by using this link: https://www.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_06XzVPTbTGKeSq6Wji SJbw
June 5, 2020: 2. To submit your testimony to the committee, please send all documents via email to [email protected]
June 5, 2020: 3. To listen via telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-301-715-8592, or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833
June 5, 2020: 4. Or iPhone one-tap: 13126266799,,92147340764# or 19292056099,,92147340764#
June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 921 4734 0764
June 5, 2020: 6. To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA
June 5, 2020: The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: [email protected] or call (603-271-3043)
June 12, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/12/2020, 01:00 pm
June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1496s , 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Sen. Bradley Moved to divide the Question on Ought to Pass with Amendment: Sections 11-12 and 19: Sections 1-10, and Sections 13-19; 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: The Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1496s: Sections 11-12 and 19, RC 19Y-5N, MA; 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1496s: Sections 1-10 and Sections 13-19, MA, VV, 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1496s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
June 17, 2020: OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Cushing): MA RC 254-75 06/30/2020
June 30, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1618: AA VV 06/30/2020
June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
July 9, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1618e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/29/2020)
July 14, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
July 20, 2020: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/20/2020; Chapter 24; I. Sec. 1-7 & 9-16 Eff: 09/18/2020 II. Sec 18 Eff: 01/16/2021 III. Rem Eff: 7/20/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

HB 1495-FN (2020): prohibiting the sale of over-the-counter rape test kits.
SB 679-FN (2020): requiring institutions of higher education to adopt policies on sexual misconduct.
HB 1495-FN (2020): prohibiting the sale of over-the-counter rape test kits.
SB 508 (2020): extending the statute of limitations for civil actions based on a sexual assault.