HB 62-FN (2025): relative to protection of persons from domestic violence and military protective orders.
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HB 62-FN (2025)
relative to protection of persons from domestic violence and military protective orders.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 55
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2025, with 7 people signed in online: 4 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0282h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0282h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2025 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 1, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 2025, making it Chapter 55 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 31)
- Rep. Jennifer Rhodes (R - Ches 17)
- Rep. James Creighton (R - Hills 30)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2025, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- February 21, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- March 6, 2025: consent calendar, House
- April 17, 2025, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- May 1, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 6, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0282h — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2025: Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 5, 2025: Public Hearing: 02/05/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
- February 21, 2025: Executive Session: 02/21/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
- February 21, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0282h 02/21/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- March 6, 2025: Amendment # 2025-0282h: AA VV 03/06/2025
- March 6, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0282h: MA VV 03/06/2025
- March 6, 2025: Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Judiciary
- April 17, 2025: Hearing: 04/17/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
- May 1, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 1, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025
- May 8, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/08/2025
- May 22, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025)
- June 2, 2025: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2025; Chapter 55; eff. 01/01/2026