{"id": "HB1633", "year": 2026, "term": "2025-2026", "title": "expanding the information provided to survivors of sexual assault regarding their existing rights.", "narrative": "It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2026, with 12 people signed in online: 12 in support. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12\u20130, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 19, 2026 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 9, 2026. The committee met in executive session on March 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 24\u20131. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 26, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 340\u20131. It crossed to the Senate on March 26, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4\u20130, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 23, 2026. On April 23, 2026 the Senate voted to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a voice vote.", "stages": [{"label": "House Committee (Criminal Justice and Public Safety)", "hand": "H:committee", "text": "It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2026, with 12 people signed in online: 12 in support. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12\u20130, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar.", "notes": ["A committee decides whether its report goes on the consent calendar, and can send it there even when its members divided on the recommendation itself. The chamber adopts all the reports on its consent calendar in one vote, without floor debate, unless a bill is taken off it first."]}, {"label": "On the House Floor", "hand": "H:floor", "text": "On February 19, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote.", "notes": []}, {"label": "House Committee (Finance)", "hand": "H:committee", "text": "On February 19, 2026 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 9, 2026. The committee met in executive session on March 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 24\u20131. The report was placed on the regular calendar.", "notes": []}, {"label": "On the House Floor", "hand": "H:floor", "text": "On March 26, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 340\u20131.", "notes": []}, {"label": "Senate Committee (Judiciary)", "hand": "S:committee", "text": "It crossed to the Senate on March 26, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4\u20130, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 23, 2026.", "notes": ["In practice this often ends a bill's progress for the term.", "The Senate took this bill off its consent calendar."]}, {"label": "On the Senate Floor", "hand": "S:floor", "text": "On April 23, 2026 the Senate voted to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a voice vote.", "notes": []}, {"label": "How It Ended", "text": "The chamber voted to indefinitely postpone it. That ends the bill for the term and, under the rules, bars the same subject from being taken up again before the term is out."}], "notes": [], "vote_note": "2 of the floor votes on this bill were voice or division votes, which do not record how individual legislators voted.", "events": [{"date": "2026-01-07", "text": "Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety", "routine": false, "cite": "HJ 1, page 29", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=journals%5C2026%5CHJ%2001%20January%207%2C%202026.pdf", "plain": "Introduced and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety"}, {"date": "2026-01-16", "text": "Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 01:00 pm GP 159", "routine": false, "testimony": {"date": "2026-01-16", "total": 12, "support": 12, "oppose": 0, "neutral": 0, "dated": true}}, {"date": "2026-02-04", "text": "Executive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159", "routine": false}, {"date": "2026-02-06", "text": "Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/06/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)", "routine": false, "cite": "HC 7, page 8", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=calendars%5C2026%5CNo%207%20February%2013%202026.pdf", "plain": "Committee report: pass the bill, 12\u20130, for the consent calendar"}, {"date": "2026-02-19", "text": "Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/19/2026", "routine": false, "cite": "HJ 5, page 9", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=journals%5C2026%5CHJ%2005%20February%2019%2C%202026.pdf", "plain": "Bill passed, on a voice vote"}, {"date": "2026-02-19", "text": "Referred to Finance 02/19/2026", "routine": false, "cite": "HJ 5, page 39", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=journals%5C2026%5CHJ%2005%20February%2019%2C%202026.pdf", "plain": "Referred to Finance"}, {"date": "2026-03-09", "text": "Division I Work Session: 03/09/2026 10:00 am GP 230", "routine": false}, {"date": "2026-03-17", "text": "Executive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230", "routine": false}, {"date": "2026-03-17", "text": "Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/17/2026 (Vote 24-1; RC)", "routine": false}, {"date": "2026-03-18", "text": "Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate", "routine": false}, {"date": "2026-03-26", "text": "Ought to Pass: MA RC 340-1 03/26/2026", "routine": false, "cite": "HJ 9, page 34", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=journals%5C2026%5CHJ%2009%20March%2026%2C%202026.pdf", "plain": "Bill passed, 340\u20131 on a roll call"}, {"date": "2026-03-26", "text": "Introduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Judiciary", "routine": false, "cite": "SJ 7", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/senate/calendars_journals/Journals/2026/SJ%2007%20March%2026%2C%202026.PDF", "plain": "Introduced and referred to Judiciary"}, {"date": "2026-04-07", "text": "Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 100, SH, 02:10 pm", "routine": false, "cite": "SC 13", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/senate/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=Calendars%5C2026%5CNo%2013%20April%202%202026.pdf", "plain": "Public hearing, 2:10 p.m., Room 100, State House"}, {"date": "2026-04-23", "text": "Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/23/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 15A", "routine": false, "cite": "SC 15A", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/senate/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=Calendars%5C2026%5CNo%2015A%20April%2016%202026.pdf", "plain": "Committee report: send the bill to interim study, 4\u20130, for the consent calendar"}, {"date": "2026-04-23", "text": "HB 1633 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 04/23/2026", "routine": false, "cite": "SJ 10", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/senate/calendars_journals/Journals/2026/SJ%2010%20April%2023%2C%202026.PDF", "plain": "Removed from the consent calendar, to be debated"}, {"date": "2026-04-23", "text": "Sen. 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Jonah Orion Wheeler, Rep. Erica Layon, Jade Flad, Rep. Kelley Potenza, Rep. Henry Giasson, Esther Claudette, Stacey Brown, Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller, Dana Albrecht, Francesca Potenza, Cory Stone, Cindy Deal, Janet Lucas, Nancy Donahue, Sheila Donahue, William Copeland Jr, Amy Erickson, Linda Burnap, Diane Arsenault, Margaret Konze."], ["Who opposes the bill", "Jeffery Strelzin, Lynde Ruel, Lyn Schollett (NH Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence), Meghan Jenks NH Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence), and Elizabeth Karagosian."], ["Who is neutral on the bill", "None."]], "completed": "2026-04-08", "sections": [{"label": "Summary of testimony the presented", "side": "all", "text": ["Erica Layon, representing Derry (Rockingham 13) and serving as a co-sponsor of the bill, testified that the legislation should not be necessary but is due to a gap between existing law and its implementation, noting that a fiscal note suggests as many as three sexual assault victims per day in New Hampshire are currently denied rape kits.", {"li": ["She emphasized that the bill does not expand definitions of rape or sexual assault, pointing to RSA 21M:19, which already guarantees victims the right to evidence collection kits without charge, yet described a specific case in which a woman who was drugged and groped. Despite knowing her legal rights and citing applicable statutes she was denied the ability to collect blood evidence that could prove drug-facilitated sexual assault ."]}, {"li": ["Rep. Layon explained that administering an intoxicating substance without consent constitutes sexual assault under RSA 632-A:4 and RSA 742:4, and stressed that the survivor in this case, who is now the bill\u2019s prime sponsor, was outspoken and knowledgeable yet still denied care, illustrating the disconnect between law and practice ."]}, {"li": ["She cited existing Department of Justice materials, including a one-page sheet, a 40-page pamphlet from 2020, and a 2006 report showing most sexual assaults are not prosecuted, arguing that progress over 20 years has been insufficient and that current materials fail to convey the urgency of timely evidence collection, particularly for drug-related assaults where blood evidence must be collected far sooner than the pamphlet\u2019s stated five-day window ."]}, {"li": ["She detailed the costs of rape kits (about $46) and laboratory testing (around $500 per sample, or roughly $1,000 total per case), and raised concerns about the accessibility and usability of a 300-page DOJ guide for medical providers, questioning whether doctors can realistically internalize such extensive guidance for rare cases instead of relying on a clear, concise reference."]}, {"li": ["Layon outlined specific forensic timelines for collecting blood, urine, DNA, and swab evidence, arguing that current guidance is inadequate and that both survivors and doctors need clearer, more practical instructions, including urging victims to seek immediate care, preserve evidence, and still go to the hospital even if they have bathed ."]}, {"li": ["She highlighted the importance of forensic evidence through an anecdote about prosecutor Carol Nelson\u2019s role in advancing DNA admissibility, noting that evidence can become more valuable over time as technology improves and that even unused kits empower survivors by restoring autonomy ."]}, {"li": ["She expressed concern that the fiscal estimate of 1,000 additional kits per year implies widespread current denial of access, and argued that the societal and personal costs of unaddressed sexual assault far exceed the financial cost of kits."]}, {"li": ["She shared her own experience of being drugged and raped in college 25 years ago and not reporting it due to fear of not being believed, describing the long-term trauma that resurfaced later despite her having strong personal support, and emphasizing that many survivors lack such resources ."]}, {"li": ["She further described broader societal harms, including substance abuse, continued abusive relationships, harm to children, and suicide, and noted that men also face similar barriers, citing a case of a male victim denied evidence collection after anal rape."]}, {"li": ["Rep. Layon framed the bill as a clarification of existing rights intended to ensure consistent implementation and urged legislative action to provide clear guidance, arguing that the cost of supporting survivors is minimal compared to the consequences of failing them ."]}, {"li": ["Senator Gannon asked a question about concerns that the bill might create a false sense of security or undermine proper evidence handling."]}, "Representative Jonah Orian Wheeler testified as a co-sponsor of the bill, stating that he adjusted his prepared remarks after Representative Erica Layon\u2019s testimony, which he described as powerful and effectively demonstrating the importance of the legislation.", {"li": ["He emphasized that the bill is intended to ensure that all individuals who experience sexual assault, regardless of who they are, are clearly informed of their rights and fully understand the avenues available to seek justice."]}, {"li": ["Wheeler referenced prior discussions about the legislative process, noting that the definition of \u201csurvivor\u201d was intentionally left broad and not codified in statute, allowing for more inclusive application, and expressed openness to refining the bill\u2019s language to ensure it is as strong and precise as possible before returning it to the House."]}, {"li": ["He stated that the bill passed the House policy committee unanimously, the finance committee with only one opposing vote, and the full House twice, once unanimously on the consent calendar and again with only a single dissenting vote from the same finance committee member."]}, {"li": ["He argued that such overwhelming bipartisan support is uncommon and reflects a shared legislative commitment to ensuring that sexual assault survivors are informed of their rights during what he described as one of the most difficult experiences of their lives."]}, {"li": ["He concluded by expressing hope that the committee would advance a version of the bill that meets all concerns while preserving its central goal of providing survivors with the information they need to pursue justice."]}, "Representative Kelley Potenza of Strafford District 19 testified in support of the bill, explaining that her remarks were based on previously submitted Department of Justice (DOJ) materials, including a 282-page document and related communications, and that she was presenting a rebuttal to those materials, noting this was the second time the bill had come before the legislature during her tenure .", {"li": ["She framed the bill as straightforward, stating that it ensures sexual assault survivors are informed of their rights, receive clear written information, have free access to exams and evidence collection, benefit from long-term evidence preservation of up to 20 years, are notified before evidence destruction, and can access clear public-facing information from the DOJ, emphasizing that the bill does not expand government power or mandate unnecessary procedures but instead focuses on transparency and victim notification, reinforcing rights that already exist under New Hampshire law .", "She focused heavily on the fiscal note, arguing the committee deserved an accurate interpretation of its contents, explaining that while the DOJ estimated costs of about $1 million, the rape kit itself costs $46.71 and the large projected cost comes from an assumption that all 1,000 additional cases would require both blood and urine toxicology tests at $551 each, totaling $1,102 per case, which she argued is unrealistic because such testing is only necessary in suspected drug-facilitated assaults and not all cases would require both tests .", "She stressed that the most significant implication of the fiscal note is the DOJ\u2019s acknowledgment that approximately 1,000 sexual assault victims per year in New Hampshire seek evidence collection but do not receive it because they are not informed of their rights, characterizing this as an admission of a systemic failure rather than a valid fiscal objection .", "She criticized what she described as circular reasoning by the DOJ, arguing that claims of insufficient data to demonstrate a problem ignore the fact that victims unaware of their rights do not report violations, resulting in a lack of data that is then used to deny the existence of the problem, while the fiscal note itself demonstrates the issue exists at scale.", "She clarified that the bill does not override medical judgment or require evidence collection outside best practices but ensures victims can access existing rights, countering DOJ arguments about clinical discretion and emphasizing that the legislation simply guarantees access and awareness .", "She argued that the DOJ\u2019s opposition to requirements for clear public information reflects resistance to transparency, asserting that informing victims of their rights is a fundamental obligation and that any system relying on victims\u2019 lack of knowledge is inherently flawed.", "Broadening her argument, she described what she sees as a systemic imbalance in New Hampshire\u2019s justice system, contrasting aggressive prosecution and long sentences for drug offenses with underreporting, weaker follow-through, and comparatively lighter sentencing in sexual assault cases, which she characterized as a two-tier justice system that the bill would help address.", "She echoed Rep. Wheeler's testimony regarding the bill\u2019s strong bipartisan support, noting its passage through the criminal justice committee, finance committee, and the full House, arguing this reflects a clear consensus that the policy is common-sense and victim-centered, and expressing surprise that it had not previously been enacted .", "Senator Gannon asked about the admissibility of evidence from at-home rape kits."]}, "Representative Henry Giasson of Hillsborough District 29 (Goffstown) testified in support of the bill, expressing surprise that notification of victims\u2019 rights was an issue at all and agreeing with prior testimony questioning concerns raised in the fiscal note, particularly regarding the cost of maintaining evidence, which he suggested should not be a deterrent.", {"li": ["Drawing on his 24-year military career, during which he served as a sexual harassment and rape prevention officer, victim advocate, suicide intervention officer, and resiliency trainer, he emphasized that in the military context, the first step when working with a victim is to inform them of their rights, available resources, and options, including whether to pursue justice or maintain privacy, while ensuring they understand access to counseling, evidence collection kits, and support systems."]}, {"li": ["He argued that failing to provide this information at the first point of contact constitutes a disservice to citizens and places them at risk, noting that victims of sexual assault face significantly higher rates of substance abuse, alcoholism, and suicidal ideation and completion, underscoring the importance of early intervention and information-sharing .", "Stated that his perspective is informed by firsthand experience both supporting victims and navigating a false accusation, and maintained that in all cases, the priority should be to \u201cfrontload\u201d information so individuals can access care, pursue justice if they choose, and recover, ultimately becoming productive members of society rather than statistics . He emphasized that concerns about cost should be secondary to ensuring victims receive comprehensive information and support .", "Senator Gannon raised his concern about whether providing access to kits could give victims a false sense of security if they do not go to a hospital or properly preserve evidence for admissibility, but ultimately deferred to later testimony."]}, "Jade Flad stated that she was present to explain why the bill is important. She began by addressing clarification about over-the-counter evidence collection, stating that the bill clearly requires covered providers to follow its provisions and that home collection kits are not the focus.", {"li": ["She expressed support for the bill and encouraged its passage. She identified herself as a survivor of sexual assault and violence beginning at the age of six and explained that she wanted to speak about what it means to try to make decisions after experiencing severe trauma.", "She described that victims are often in shock and do not fully understand what has happened, particularly when the perpetrator is someone known or trusted. She stated that if a victim is able to reach a hospital or covered provider, that victim should be given every available option to seek justice.", "She explained that during trauma, the brain is in a fight-or-flight state and not functioning normally, and that survivors are not able to process information clearly. She argued that it is inappropriate for a medical provider to have sole discretion over whether evidence is collected and that the decision should be available to the victim, with support from family or others if present. She expressed confusion about opposition to the bill, questioning whether it is based on cost or other concerns, and emphasized that survivors of traumatic experiences should not be denied clear information about their rights.", "She described her own long-term experience with trauma, stating that at 39 years old she is still dealing with complex PTSD as a result of past abuse. She stated that having clear guidance at the time of trauma, including being told that what happened was not acceptable and being informed of available rights and options, could have changed outcomes. She described the importance of stabilizing victims and helping them understand next steps so they are not left to deal with trauma alone."]}, {"li": ["She connected lack of support and information to long-term mental health impacts, including suicidal ideation and suicide, and stated that these outcomes are linked to not knowing what to do after an assault. She defined trauma as an event the brain cannot process or make sense of and argued that victims should be given the opportunity to understand what happened and move forward."]}, {"li": ["She emphasized that rights are only meaningful if they are clearly communicated at the moment they are needed, and that survivors are not thinking about legal outcomes or prosecution in the immediate aftermath, but rather trying to survive the experience."]}, {"li": ["She stated that without guidance, survivors may feel their lives are effectively over and that it is unacceptable that individuals must publicly share traumatic experiences to advocate for basic protections."]}, {"li": ["She concluded by stating that survivors should be told they have options and do not have to remain silent."]}, "Esther Claudette stated that she is a middle school student in Concord and a sexual assault awareness advocate and explained that she was present because the bill matters to both the community and to her personally.", {"li": ["She stated that New Hampshire law already provides sexual assault survivors with specific rights, including the right to have forensic evidence collected, the right to a medical examination, and the right to receive information about available options. She emphasized that these rights already exist for every survivor in the state, but explained that the problem is that if a survivor does not know those rights exist, those rights cannot be exercised.", "She stated that a right that is kept secret is not truly a right, but rather an undelivered promise. She posed a question to the committee, asking what a right means if it is kept secret, and stated that it means nothing and becomes performative rather than meaningful.", "She explained that while students are taught constitutional rights such as the Bill of Rights in school, they are not taught about these rights for sexual assault survivors. She stated that the bill is intended to address that gap by requiring covered providers to give survivors a card listing the rights they are already entitled to under existing law.", "She emphasized that the bill does not create new rights, but simply ensures awareness of existing ones.", "She compared this to law enforcement reading individuals their rights upon arrest, explaining that rights only function when the person who holds them knows they exist. She stated that survivors deserve the same level of clarity and respect.", "She explained that she has spoken with teachers, administrators, peers, and survivors about the bill, and that the common reaction is surprise, as many assume this requirement is already law.", "She stated that people find it difficult to believe that a hospital would treat a sexual assault survivor without informing them of their right to a rape kit. She described this expectation as common sense and stated that people assume these protections are already in place.", "She urged the committee to make that expectation a reality by passing the bill. She reiterated that the rights already exist and that the bill simply ensures that survivors are informed of them, which she described as a basic level of respect owed to all individuals.", "She concluded by asking for the committee\u2019s support and stated she was willing to answer questions."]}, "Stacey Brown stated that she is a resident of Concord and serves on the city council, clarifying that the testimony was given in a personal capacity and not on behalf of the ward or city council. She testified in support of the bill and stated that powerlessness protects predators, while the bill empowers victims by ensuring that every survivor receives clear, written notice of rights.", {"li": ["She emphasized that survivors should no longer be left in the dark or silenced by systems that fail to inform them.", "She shared a personal experience from when she was under 21, describing being at a party in an unfamiliar place, consuming too much alcohol, and losing consciousness, and then regaining awareness while being assaulted.", "She stated that she felt ashamed and did not tell her parents, and that when she told friends, they did not believe her. She explained that having access to a survivor\u2019s bill of rights at that time would have been immensely helpful, particularly knowing about the right to an evidence collection kit, which could have provided proof of what happened and changed the outcome for her.", "She stated that in her work as a counselor, she has heard many similar stories of victims seeking help and being denied, and emphasized that if survivors knew their rights, they could advocate for themselves and obtain forensic evidence instead of being turned away."]}, {"li": ["She stated that this is why the bill is important, as it places power back with victims. She explained that the New Hampshire Survivors Bill of Rights now exists and provides specific protections under the law, but that the bill simply requires that survivors be informed of those rights through a card provided by medical providers, with the option for the provider to document that the card was received."]}, {"li": ["She stated that it is unacceptable to allow systems to continue leaving victims powerless. She described the bill as a straightforward and common sense measure to ensure survivors are informed of rights they already have."]}, {"li": ["She also noted that organizations that previously opposed the bill have registered as neutral, and stated that out of 341 House members, 340 supported the bill."]}, "Dana Albrecht testified in support of the bill and stated that he had spoken earlier in support of coalitions and domestic violence survivors and was again speaking in support of survivors.", {"li": ["He stated that rape is a serious crime that should be prosecuted and that attempted rape under RSA 629:1 is also a serious crime that should be prosecuted. He referenced Miranda v. Arizona and explained that since that decision, individuals arrested as criminal defendants are read their due process rights, including the right to an attorney and the right to remain silent, describing that as an important protection. He stated support for due process and questioned why, nearly 60 years later in 2026, a rape victim who goes to a hospital is not informed of rights under the law."]}, {"li": ["He referenced a prior question from a senator regarding a daughter and stated that, as a parent with daughters, the expectation would be that if a daughter went to a hospital, she would at least be informed of what the statute says in a simplified form."]}, {"li": ["He emphasized that obtaining a rape kit requires going to a hospital and clarified that no one is suggesting do-it-yourself evidence collection. He argued that if citizens, especially victims, are not informed of what current law provides, that is a serious problem."]}, {"li": ["He referenced that the bill passed the House by a vote of 340 to 1 and criticized opposing arguments, referencing the phrase \u201clies, damned lies, and statistics,\u201d and stating that it is unacceptable to suggest that rape or attempted rape should not be prosecuted or that victims should not be informed of their rights."]}, {"li": ["He stated that the request is simply to ensure victims are told what the law already provides."]}, "Francesca Potenza testified in support of the bill and identified herself as a survivor of multiple sexual assaults. She stated that she wanted to offer the committee a straightforward way of thinking about what is being decided.", {"li": ["She explained that in the United States, when a person is arrested on suspicion of a crime, law enforcement is required to inform that person of rights such as the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, referencing Miranda v. Arizona.", "She stated that these rights exist whether or not they are read aloud, but are required to be communicated because a right that is not known cannot be exercised. She emphasized that this protection is extended to individuals accused of crimes and argued that the same basic courtesy should be extended to survivors of crimes.", "She stated that the survivor\u2019s bill of rights is already law in New Hampshire and already entitles survivors to forensic evidence collection, medical examination, and information about available options.", "She explained that the bill simply requires that covered providers give survivors a card informing them of those rights and emphasized that this is the entirety of the bill.", "She stated that she has observed rights existing on paper for several years without reliably reaching the people they were meant to protect and argued that when rights are not communicated, they function only for individuals who already understand the system well enough to ask the right questions. She stated that this is not equal protection under the law, but rather access to rights distributed based on social capital and circumstance.", "She stated that the bill corrects that issue in the simplest possible way, without imposing significant burdens on providers and without changing underlying law, but instead requiring that the law be communicated to those it was written to protect.", "She stated that sexual assault is the most underreported and underprosecuted violent crime and that only five out of every 1,000 perpetrators will end up in prison. She stated that sexual violence costs approximately $122,000 per survivor over a lifetime due to healthcare, lost wages, and long-term trauma. She argued that better evidence collection leads to stronger prosecutions, identification of serial offenders, and reduction of repeat harm.", "She emphasized that the cost of doing nothing is not zero, while providing a card is a minimal action with significant impact. She concluded by urging the committee to pass the bill and stated that survivors deserve to know what the law already provides to them."]}, "Lynde Ruel testified as Director of the Office of Victim Witness Assistance at the Attorney General\u2019s Office and Senior Assistant Attorney General Jeffery Strelzin also testified in opposition.", {"li": ["Lynde Ruel stated that the Department of Justice is not in support of the bill in its current form and expressed concern that the language does not reflect the sponsor\u2019s stated intent.", "She specifically referenced the bill language stating \u201cincluding any individual element or elements of a state sexual assault evidence collection kit\u201d and explained that this raised concern that victims could direct the collection of specific portions of the kit outside of established medical and forensic protocols.", "She stated that in preparing the fiscal note, the office had to anticipate how that language could be implemented in practice. She stated that approximately 83 percent of sexual assault evidence collection kits in New Hampshire include either a urine or blood sample and that this informed the fiscal estimate.", "She explained that if a victim requests a specific element, such as a urine or blood sample, outside the medically appropriate timeframe, that sample will not be analyzed by the New Hampshire State Forensic Laboratory, resulting in a situation where a victim believes evidence is being processed when it is not.", "She stated that this creates a false expectation and does not serve justice. She explained that the sexual assault evidence collection kit consists of two parts, a medical forensic examination and evidence collection, and that the decision on what evidence is collected is made through consultation with a trained medical provider following established protocols and national best practices.", "She stated that while she supports victims\u2019 rights, she has concerns about allowing individual elements of the kit to be requested outside those protocols and deferred to Jeffery Strelzin.", "Jeffery Strelzin testified and addressed legal concerns with the bill. He began by responding to repeated references to Miranda v. Arizona and stated that the comparison is legally incorrect, explaining that Miranda rights apply only during custodial interrogation and that in most arrests individuals are not read Miranda rights.", "He then outlined three primary legal concerns. First, he stated that the bill appears to create a right for a victim to obtain testing outside the established system, potentially implicating evidentiary issues under the New Hampshire Rules of Evidence, particularly regarding chain of custody.", "He explained that if evidence is collected outside established protocols, it may require testimony from multiple additional witnesses, including independent laboratories, and that under New Hampshire criminal procedure, expert witnesses are subject to deposition by either party, which increases cost and complexity. He stated that this could create issues with admissibility and reliability of evidence.", "Second, he referenced the bill\u2019s definition of a sexual assault survivor as someone who \u201casserts\u201d that they were sexually assaulted or that there was an attempt, and explained that this language could exclude categories of victims such as infants, young children, or nonverbal individuals who are unable to make such an assertion.", "He stated that this is a drafting issue that could unintentionally narrow the class of protected victims.", "Third, he referenced proposed language requiring that victims be informed of the ability to collect evidence for assaults occurring outside New Hampshire and stated that this raises jurisdictional concerns, as New Hampshire law enforcement does not have authority outside the state, and that interstate evidence collection is governed through separate legal processes. He stated that this provision is unclear in how it would operate and may promise something that cannot be delivered under existing law.", {"t": "Senator Reardon asked about statutory citations in the bill, specifically referencing RSA 21-M:19 and noting that a cited provision did not appear to exist.", "sub": ["Jeffery Strelzin responded that the referenced language is created within the bill itself, specifically through amendments to RSA 21-M:19, and acknowledged that there are drafting and organizational issues that make the language difficult to follow."]}, {"t": "Senator Reardon asked whether there could be additional provisions of RSA 21-M that were enacted elsewhere and not reflected.", "sub": ["Jeffery Strelzin responded that the provisions in question are contained within the bill and are not separate existing statutes."]}, {"t": "Senator Altschiller asked for clarification on chain of custody requirements under the rules of evidence.", "sub": ["Jeffery Strelzin explained that chain of custody is required to establish admissibility of evidence by demonstrating that the evidence is reliable and has not been altered or contaminated. He explained that for biological evidence, the state may be required to establish every link in the chain of custody, meaning every person who handled the evidence, and that failure to do so could result in exclusion of the evidence at trial."]}, {"t": "Senator Altschiller asked who develops and approves sexual assault evidence collection kits and whether they follow specific standards.", "sub": ["Lynde Ruel responded that the kits are developed through a multidisciplinary group including the New Hampshire State Forensic Laboratory, medical providers, law enforcement, and victim advocates, and that they follow national best practices and have evolved since their introduction in 1988 to reflect advancements in forensic science and medical protocols."]}, {"t": "Senator Altschiller asked whether the Sexual Assault Survivors\u2019 Bill of Rights, codified in RSA 21-M:19, is provided to victims through materials at hospitals.", "sub": ["Lynde Ruel responded that victims\u2019 rights information is included in materials distributed to law enforcement, medical providers, and victim advocates, and that these materials are available both within the kit and separately."]}, {"t": "Senator Reardon asked whether medical providers and law enforcement are trained to provide those materials.", "sub": ["Lynde Ruel responded that Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE nurses) and law enforcement receive training and are provided with these materials for distribution."]}, {"t": "Senator Altschiller asked about the use of the term \u201casserts\u201d in the bill and whether it would exclude certain victims.", "sub": ["Jeffery Strelzin responded that it would exclude victims who cannot assert, such as infants or nonverbal individuals, and stated that this is likely an unintended consequence of the drafting language."]}, {"t": "Senator Altschiller asked about timing requirements for evidence collection, specifically in drug-facilitated sexual assault cases.", "sub": ["Lynde Ruel responded that under current medical forensic protocols, sexual assault evidence collection kits are generally initiated within five days, but that blood samples typically must be collected within approximately 24 hours and urine samples within a limited timeframe, and that these samples are often sent to external laboratories such as NMS Labs. She stated that whether evidence is usable depends on individual circumstances and medical assessment."]}, {"t": "Senator Reardon asked whether failure to establish chain of custody would prevent prosecution.", "sub": ["Jeffery Strelzin responded that the more accurate statement is that the evidence may be excluded under the rules of evidence, and that while prosecutions can proceed without physical evidence, the absence of such evidence weakens the case."]}]}, "Lyn Schollett testified on behalf of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and stated opposition to the bill as drafted. She stated that while there is full support for increased notification of victims\u2019 rights, there is a significant unintended consequence in the bill related to statutory definitions.", {"li": ["She explained that current New Hampshire law, specifically the Crime Victims\u2019 Bill of Rights under RSA 21-M:8-k and related provisions, does not narrowly define \u201csexual assault\u201d in the way proposed in the bill, and that the bill instead introduces a narrower definition of \u201csexual assault survivor.\u201d", "She stated that this could create situations in emergency rooms where medical providers would have to determine whether a patient meets that statutory definition before providing services, which she described as inappropriate and burdensome for medical providers.", "She emphasized that providers should not be placed in a position of interpreting statutory language in clinical settings.", "She reiterated support for notifying victims of their rights but stated opposition to the portion of the bill that narrows the definition of who qualifies as a sexual assault survivor."]}, "Meghan Jenks testified as Assistant SANE Director for the statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program and also expressed concerns with the bill as written.", {"li": ["She stated that if the bill were solely about notification of rights, there would be full support. However, she raised concerns about the requirement that victims not be prevented from receiving a sexual assault evidence collection kit or any portion of a kit, even when outside medically or forensically appropriate timeframes.", "She explained that SANE nurses prioritize medical care first, including treatment of injuries, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and providing pregnancy and HIV prophylaxis, as well as referrals to advocacy services, mental health services, and follow-up care.", "She emphasized that medical care is always available regardless of whether a kit is performed.", "She explained that when a patient is within the appropriate timeframe, they may choose to complete all or part of a kit, but that these decisions are guided by medical and forensic standards.", "She noted that beyond DNA or drug-facilitated sexual assault evidence, documentation created by SANE nurses including detailed notes, patient history, and photographs serves as significant evidence in court proceedings.", "She emphasized that these exams follow state protocols based on scientific evidence and national best practices.", "She stated that the sexual assault medical forensic exam is lengthy, typically lasting three to four hours, and is invasive, involving full-body and genital examinations and documentation.", "She expressed concern that requiring providers to perform kits outside appropriate timeframes, when there is no reasonable expectation of obtaining useful forensic evidence, could subject patients to unnecessary procedures without benefit.", "She emphasized that not receiving a kit does not mean a patient is not believed or not receiving care, but rather reflects clinical judgment about whether evidence collection would be effective. She stated that the goal is to ensure the best possible outcomes for survivors.", {"t": "Senator Reardon asked whether SANE nurses have access to materials such as victims\u2019 rights cards and whether they are trained to provide them.", "sub": ["Meghan Jenks responded that SANE nurses are provided with materials including the sexual assault booklet referenced earlier, local crisis center resources, and the Crime Victims\u2019 Bill of Rights, which is included in the sexual assault evidence collection kit pursuant to RSA 21-M:8-k and related provisions.", "She stated that SANE nurses and hospital staff are trained that when a patient presents and reports a sexual assault, a SANE nurse and advocate are contacted, and those professionals explain the patient\u2019s rights and available options based on the patient\u2019s history."]}, {"t": "Senator Altschiller asked whether written testimony would be provided.", "sub": ["Lyn Schollett responded that written testimony would be submitted."]}]}, "Representative Daniel Popovici-Muller testified in support as a co-sponsor of the bill, representing Windham, Rockingham 17.", {"li": ["He began by addressing concerns raised about over-the-counter rape test kits and cited RSA 359-R:1, which prohibits the sale of over-the-counter rape test kits in New Hampshire.", "He stated that the bill has nothing to do with over-the-counter kits and expressed frustration that time had been spent discussing that issue. He emphasized that the right to have evidence collected is essential and stated that currently approximately three-quarters of sexual assault victims are being denied the ability to have evidence collected when requested.", "He argued that even if evidence cannot be used immediately, future technological advancements may allow it to be used later, but only if it is collected in the first place.", "He stated that medical providers are not lawyers or detectives and should not be required to make legal determinations about whether a victim qualifies for evidence collection.", "He referenced prior testimony that medical providers should not be asked to interpret statutes and contrasted that with the expectation that providers interpret lengthy Department of Justice guidance documents, which he described as over 100 pages.", "He argued that this is unrealistic in an emergency room setting where providers do not have time to make complex legal determinations.", "He addressed testimony that victims receive notice of rights through materials included in the sexual assault evidence collection kit and described this as a \u201ccatch-22,\u201d stating that victims are only informed of their rights if they are given a kit, but many victims are not given a kit in the first place. He argued that notification of rights must occur independently of whether a kit is provided.", "He addressed the Department of Justice fiscal note and stated that it created confusion in the House policy committee. He referenced the fiscal note indicating that toxicology testing costs $551 per kit and stated that this led the committee to believe that the total cost of kits was significantly higher than it actually is.", "He stated that this misunderstanding contributed to discussions about modular kits and cost concerns. He asserted that the fiscal analysis contained a mathematical or documentation error, stating that figures were incorrectly added, and emphasized his background in finance in evaluating those numbers.", "He argued that even if the full projected cost of approximately $1 million were accurate, it would be justified if it resulted in additional perpetrators being convicted, even years later, and described that as money well spent to protect victims.", "He addressed concerns that the bill narrows the definition of a sexual assault survivor and stated that as a co-sponsor he was not contacted about this issue until late in the process.", "He stated that if the concern had been raised earlier in the House, it could have been addressed through amendment and argued that any definitional issue is straightforward to fix and should not prevent passage of the bill. He stated that similar concerns raised in opposition could be resolved and urged that they not be used to block the bill.", "He emphasized the impact on victims, stating that sexual assault survivors are often not in a mental state to understand or assert their rights at the time they seek care.", "He argued that if victims are not informed of their rights immediately, evidence may be lost permanently, making it impossible to pursue justice later. He criticized current Department of Justice guidance, stating that it suggests victims may have several days to seek care without adequately emphasizing the importance of preserving evidence immediately, such as not showering or changing clothes.", "He argued that victims should be encouraged to go to a hospital immediately and preserve evidence in its current state.", "He stated that the system should err on the side of collecting evidence rather than denying it, even if some evidence ultimately proves unusable. He argued that the financial cost of collecting evidence, approximately $1,000 per case, is minimal compared to the societal and personal costs of failing to collect evidence and allowing perpetrators to remain free.", "He referenced Department of Justice estimates that approximately three victims per day are denied evidence collection and questioned whether cost savings justify denying those individuals the opportunity to collect evidence. He urged the committee to consider the impact on victims and to prioritize fixing any technical issues in the bill rather than rejecting it.", "He offered to work with the committee to address any concerns and concluded by urging passage of the bill."]}, "Meghan Jenks was asked to approach once more in order to answer questions by Senator Gannon.", {"li": [{"t": "Senator Gannon asked whether victims are given a physical card outlining their rights when they go to a hospital.", "sub": ["Meghan Jenks responded that she did not believe a physical card is provided and stated that there is a form included within the sexual assault evidence collection kit that is given when a kit is administered, and that providers review rights and options with patients during intake."]}, "Senator Gannon asked whether a victim who is denied a kit would still receive written notice of rights."]}, "Dr. Elizabeth Karagosian testified that she works at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in the emergency department and has been employed there since 2004.", {"li": ["She stated that she has served as the medical director of the forensic program since approximately 2012 and is a trained forensic examiner who routinely takes call. She stated that she has conducted approximately 100 to 150 forensic examinations.", "She explained that she did not have prepared remarks and was present to provide clarity about what does and does not occur at her institution, noting that Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is the only place she has worked during her professional career.", "She offered to answer questions regarding procedures and practices at that facility.", {"t": "Senator Altschiller asked whether the Survivors Bill of Rights is made available to survivors who present at her facility.", "sub": ["Dr. Karagosian responded by explaining the intake process in detail. She stated that when a patient arrives at the emergency room, the patient is first seen by a triage nurse, who determines next steps based on the nature of the complaint, which may include going directly to the emergency department or waiting.", "She stated that, to her knowledge, a Bill of Rights card is not provided at that initial triage stage. She explained that if a patient identifies as a victim of sexual assault, a member of the forensic team is immediately called, along with a crisis advocate.", "She stated that during triage, staff avoid obtaining a detailed history in order to prevent the patient from having to repeat the experience multiple times, recognizing that being in an emergency room is already stressful. She explained that the patient is then brought to a private room, where the forensic team and advocate meet with the patient and review the patient\u2019s situation to determine how best to meet the patient\u2019s needs."]}]}, {"li": ["Senator Altschiller asked a follow-up question seeking clarification on whether forensic medical examinations are provided to all survivors, noting concerns raised in prior testimony about time limitations."]}]}]}]}, {"when": "2026-04-23", "time": null, "what": "floor debate", "committee": "Senate", "venue": null, "video_id": "u-VQqYC9-HI", "watch": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-VQqYC9-HI&t=0s", "predicted": null, "start": 6439.4, "debate_end": null, "window_start": null, "motions": ["Indefinitely Postpone"], "tallies": [], "state": "floor_dated", "candidate": null, "debate_start": 6439.4, "start_stated": true, "said_how": "number"}], "reports": [{"bill": "HB1633", "title": "expanding the information provided to survivors of sexual assault regarding their existing rights", "majority_recommendation": "OUGHT TO PASS", "minority_recommendation": null, "reports": [{"side": "Committee", "author": "Rep. Terry Roy", "committee": "Criminal Justice and Public Safety", "vote_yeas": 12, "vote_nays": 0, "text": "The committee after hearing from victims of sexual violence and their advocates, agreed that the simple acts of requiring notification of a victim's rights by a medical facility, and clarifying who should be considered a sexual assault survivor will lead to more evidence being collected and more perpetrators being convicted. More importantly, it will assist victims of these horrible crimes to better participate in the process of bringing their attacker to justice."}], "source": "House Calendar 7, 2026", "date": "2026-02-06", "dated": "signed", "cite": "HC 7", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=calendars%5C2026%5CNo%207%20February%2013%202026.pdf"}, {"bill": "HB1633", "title": "expanding the information provided to survivors of sexual assault regarding their existing rights", "majority_recommendation": "OUGHT TO PASS", "minority_recommendation": "INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE", "reports": [{"side": "Majority", "author": "Rep. Carol McGuire", "committee": "Finance", "vote_yeas": 24, "vote_nays": 1, "text": "This bill requires law enforcement and emergency rooms to notify survivors of sexual assaults of their rights, with a notice prepared by the Attorney General's office. The only cost is in providing and processing the rape kits, and the committee believes that this is a normal responsibility of the AG's office - to obtain and control evidence of a crime."}, {"side": "Minority", "author": "Rep. Eileen Kelly", "committee": "Finance", "text": "The minority agrees that notifying victims of their rights is critical and should be happening. However, we are very concerned about the over $1 million fiscal note and the impact it would have on existing practices. In the past, there has been a backlog of unprocessed rape kits, often expiring, leaving victims without recourse and affected their access to justice. This change could create another backlog of kits that are collected but won't actually yield any evidence that could be used in a case and could do more harm to victims. This bill would require the Department of Justice to redesign New Hampshire's sexual assault evidence collection kits, expanding evidence collection beyond existing state protocols and nationally recognized best practices. Doing so would require purchasing new materials and distributing more kits statewide, increasing costs and administrative burdens. The minority believes the bill also broadens the circumstances under which kits could be used, regardless of whether evidence collection is medically necessary or appropriate. This could potentially divert resources from cases where forensic evidence is most reliable. The current kits already align with national standards, ensuring reliable evidence collection while supporting survivors and the justice system effectively."}], "source": "House Calendar 12, 2026", "date": "2026-03-20", "dated": "printed", "cite": "HC 12", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=calendars%5C2026%5CNo12%20March%2020%202026.pdf"}, {"bill": "HB1633", "body": "S", "title": "", "source": "Senate committee report, released 2026-04-17", "date": "2026-04-23", "dated": "signed", "calendar": "Consent Calendar", "majority_recommendation": "REFERRED TO INTERIM STUDY", "minority_recommendation": "", "reports": [{"side": "Committee", "author": "Senator Debra Altschiller", "committee": "Judiciary", "vote_yeas": 4, "vote_nays": 0, "amendment": "", "text": "This legislation is an attempt to strengthen New Hampshire\u2019s victims rights laws, particularly for victims of sexual assault. The current statute provides that sexual assault survivors may not be denied a medical examination, to have the results of forensic testing preserved, and to be given the results of any such tests. The bill would specify that a victim could request any individual element of a sexual assault evidence collection kit, even outside the timeframe when such evidence could be useful, and even when it is against best practice to do so. The Department of Justice and victims\u2019 rights advocates believe this provision would create a false expectation for survivors and complicate prosecution of suspected offenders. Additionally, the bill would inadvertently remove those unable to assert that they have been assaulted from the definition of \u201csexual assault survivor\u201d, including young children and non-verbal individuals. The bill would also create rights to collect evidence of crimes committed outside of New Hampshire, raising serious jurisdictional questions. While intended to help victims of sexual assault, this bill would unintentionally be more likely to harm those victims, not help them."}], "cite": "SC 15A", "cite_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/senate/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=Calendars%5C2026%5CNo%2015A%20April%2016%202026.pdf"}], "docket_reports": [], "report_actions": [], "veto_message": null, "bill_note": null, "subject": "Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections", "subject_source": "general court", "house_committee": "Criminal Justice and Public Safety", "senate_committee": "Judiciary", "lsr": "2026-3011", "docket_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=3011&sy=2026&txtsessionyear=2026&txtbillnumber=hb1633&sortoption=billnumber", "documents": [{"label": "Bill text", "url": "https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?id=2223&txtFormat=html&sy=2026", "kind": "text"}, {"label": "Bill status page", "url": "https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/Bill_status.aspx?lsr=3011&sy=2026&txtsessionyear=2026&txtbillnumber=hb1633&sortoption=billnumber", "kind": "status"}, {"label": "Docket", "url": "https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=3011&sy=2026&txtsessionyear=2026&txtbillnumber=hb1633&sortoption=billnumber", "kind": "docket"}, {"label": "HJ 1, page 29", "url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=journals%5C2026%5CHJ%2001%20January%207%2C%202026.pdf", "kind": "record"}, {"label": "HC 7, page 8", "url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=calendars%5C2026%5CNo%207%20February%2013%202026.pdf", "kind": "record"}, {"label": "HJ 5, pages 9 and 39", "url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=journals%5C2026%5CHJ%2005%20February%2019%2C%202026.pdf", "kind": "record"}, {"label": "HJ 9, page 34", "url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=journals%5C2026%5CHJ%2009%20March%2026%2C%202026.pdf", "kind": "record"}, {"label": "SJ 7", "url": "https://gc.nh.gov/senate/calendars_journals/Journals/2026/SJ%2007%20March%2026%2C%202026.PDF", "kind": "record"}, {"label": "SC 13", "url": "https://gc.nh.gov/senate/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=Calendars%5C2026%5CNo%2013%20April%202%202026.pdf", "kind": "record"}, {"label": "SC 15A", "url": "https://gc.nh.gov/senate/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=Calendars%5C2026%5CNo%2015A%20April%2016%202026.pdf", "kind": "record"}, {"label": "SJ 10", "url": "https://gc.nh.gov/senate/calendars_journals/Journals/2026/SJ%2010%20April%2023%2C%202026.PDF", "kind": "record"}, {"label": "House Calendar 12, 2026, committee report", "url": "https://gc.nh.gov/house/calendars_journals/viewer.aspx?fileName=calendars%5C2026%5CNo12%20March%2020%202026.pdf", "kind": "report"}], "amendments": [], "billtext": {"version": "AS INTRODUCED", "title": "AN ACT expanding the information provided to survivors of sexual assault regarding their existing rights.", "analysis": "This bill expands the information provided to sexual assault survivors, defines sexual assault survivor for purposes of receiving such information, and requires certain entities to provide the notice of rights to sexual assault survivors.", "fiscal": {"lead": "This bill does not provide funding, nor does it authorize new positions.", "tables": [{"caption": "Estimated State Impact", "years": ["FY 2026", "FY 2027", "FY 2028", "FY 2029"], "rows": [{"label": "Revenue", "values": ["$0", "$0", "$0", "$0"], "span": false}, {"label": "Revenue Fund(s)", "values": ["None"], "span": true}, {"label": "Expenditures*", "values": ["$0", "$1,158,000", "$1,159,000", "$1,164,000"], "span": false}, {"label": "Funding Source(s)", "values": ["General Fund"], "span": true}, {"label": "Appropriations*", "values": ["$0", "$0", "$0", "$0"], "span": false}, {"label": "Funding Source(s)", "values": ["None"], "span": true}], "footnote": "*Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill"}]}, "body": "Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:\n1 Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights. Amend RSA 21-M:18 to read as follows:\n21-M:18 Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights.\nI. In addition to the rights of a crime victim provided in RSA 21-M:8-k, a sexual assault survivor shall have the following rights:\n(a) The right not to be prevented from, or charged for, receiving a medical examination , including any individual element or elements of a state sexual assault evidence collection kit .\n(b) The right to:\n(1) Have a sexual assault evidence collection kit or its probative contents preserved, without charge, for the duration of the maximum applicable statute of limitations or 20 years, whichever is shorter;\n(2) Be informed of any result of a sexual assault evidence collection kit, including a DNA profile match, toxicology report, or other information collected as part of a medical forensic examination, if such disclosure would not impede or compromise an ongoing investigation; and\n(3) Be informed in writing of policies governing the collection and preservation of a sexual assault evidence collection kit , including the information required by RSA 21-M:19, IV .\n(c) The right, if the state intends to destroy or dispose of a sexual assault evidence collection kit or its probative contents before the expiration date of the maximum applicable statute of limitations, to:\n(1) Upon written request, receive written notification from the prosecutor or appropriate state official with custody not later than 60 days before the date of the intended destruction or disposal; and\n(2) Upon written request, be granted further preservation of the kit or its probative contents.\n(d) The right to be informed of the rights under this section.\nII. In this [ subdivision, ] chapter, \"sexual assault survivor\" means:\n(a) Any individual who asserts that they have been subject to an offense under RSA 632-A:2, 632-A:3, or 632-A:4 including, but not limited to, penetrative or non-penetrative sexual assault or the administering of a drug or other intoxicating substance as part of a sexual assault which falls under the referenced statutes.\n(b) An individual reporting an attempted rape who asserts sexual contact as defined by RSA 632-A:1, IV and described within RSA 632-A:4 shall not be denied survivor rights because of lack of knowledge of correct legal terminology.\n(c) \"Sexual assault survivor\" includes a deceased victim of sexual assault.\n2 New Paragraphs; Notification of Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights. Amend RSA 21-M:19 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraphs:\nIII. The attorney general shall post prominently on the attorney general\u2019s website the document or documents required by RSA 21-M:8-d, II which summarize the policies to inform a sexual assault survivor, listed entities, and the general public regarding:\n(a) Rights under this section and RSA 21-M:18, I.\n(b) Policies governing the collection and preservation of a sexual assault evidence collection kit established in RSA 21-M:8-d, I including:\n(1) How long after an assault samples, including blood, urine and other evidence, are generally collected;\n(2) The evidentiary value of all clothing and other material present at the time of assault; and\n(3) The ability to collect evidence for an assault which occurred in a location outside of New Hampshire.\n(c) That sexual contact which would be considered aggravated felonious sexual assault if it was penetration is misdemeanor sexual assault.\nIV. A health care provider, law enforcement officer, or other employee of an entity listed in paragraph I, who in the course of their professional responsibilities has contact with a sexual assault survivor, shall provide the individual with the document intended for sexual assault survivors provided by the attorney general pursuant to paragraph III or an internally created document which contains, at minimum, the same material information.\n3 Standardized Rape Protocol and Kit and Domestic Violence Protocol. Amend RSA 21-M:8-d to read as follows:\n21-M:8-d Standardized Rape Protocol and Kit and Domestic Violence Protocol.\nI. The department of justice shall adopt, pursuant to RSA 541-A, and implement rules establishing a standardized rape protocol and kit and a domestic violence protocol to be used by all physicians or hospitals in this state when providing physical examinations of victims of alleged sexual offenses and alleged domestic abuse, as defined in RSA 173-B:1.\nII. The department of justice shall create a document summarizing the information required by RSA 21-M:19, III so that victims of sexual assault, health care providers, and the general public can easily access the details of the protocols required in paragraph I necessary to protect the rights of sexual assault survivors.\n4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.\nLBA\n26-3011\n12/4/25\nHB 1633-FN- FISCAL NOTE\nAS INTRODUCED\nAN ACT expanding the information provided to survivors of sexual assault regarding their existing rights.\nMETHODOLOGY:\nThis bill expands the information that must be provided to sexual assault survivors regarding their existing rights under RSA 21-M, revises and broadens the definition of \u201csexual assault survivor,\u201d requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prominently post specific sexual-assault-related rights and evidence-handling information on its website, and requires health care providers, law enforcement officers, and other listed entities to give survivors a written notice of rights. The bill also requires DOJ to update and maintain the standardized rape kit protocol and domestic violence protocol and to create a document summarizing these procedures.\nThe Department of Justice states that implementation of the bill will require expanded evidence-collection responsibilities, survivor notification processes, and statewide distribution of required written materials. DOJ estimates it will need approximately 1,000 additional sexual assault evidence collection kits, including tracking materials, with startup costs of about $50,000. It further estimates that toxicology testing costs of $551 per kit could total up to $1,002,000 annually. These would represent ongoing annual costs for kit-related testing and coordination. To manage these new statutory responsibilities, DOJ anticipates requiring one new full-time Program Coordinator (23-2010 PARALGLS-LGL ASSTS-6 SOC23-06), for a cost of approximately $106,000 in FY 2027, $107,000 in FY 2028, and $112,000 in FY 2029 for this position.\nThis bill does not provide funding nor does it authorize positions. If the position is authorized and funded for FY 2027 it is assumed the cost of the position will be included in the DOJ's FY 2028 and FY 2029 budget request.\nAGENCIES CONTACTED:\nDepartment of Justice", "in_text": [], "chars": 8054}, "nver": 0, "namd": 0, "rsa": {"RSA 21-M:18": "/laws/21-m#s18", "RSA 21-M:8-k": "/laws/21-m#s8-k", "RSA 21-M:19": "/laws/21-m#s19", "RSA 632-A:2": "/laws/632-a#s2", "RSA 632-A:1": "/laws/632-a#s1", "RSA 632-A:4": "/laws/632-a#s4", "RSA 21-M:8-d": "/laws/21-m#s8-d", "RSA 541-A": "/laws/541-a", "RSA 173-B:1": "/laws/173-b#s1", "RSA 21-M": "/laws/21-m"}, "amends": {"RSA 21-M:18": "/laws/21-m#s18", "RSA 21-M:19": "/laws/21-m#s19", "RSA 21-M:8-d": "/laws/21-m#s8-d"}, "related": [{"g": 0, "o": "2023-2024/HB378", "n": "HB 378", "t": "expanding the information provided to survivors of sexual assault regarding their existing rights.", "y": 2024, "c": "Died", "s": "Its language had been offered before, as amendment 2023-2448h to {b}; the House adopted it."}, {"g": 0, "o": "2023-2024/SB337", "n": "SB 337-FN", "t": "relative to doula and lactation service provider certification.", "y": 2024, "c": "Became Law", "s": "Its language had been offered before, as amendment 2024-2083h to {b}; the House rejected it, 164-195."}, {"g": 0, "o": "2025-2026/SB409", "n": "SB 409-FN", "t": "relative to the penalties for the offense of disobeying an officer and relative to liability of governmental units.", "y": 2026, "c": "Died", "s": "Its language was offered as amendment 2026-1970h to {b}; the House rejected it, 172-184."}, {"g": 1, "o": "2023-2024/HB378", "n": "HB 378", "t": "expanding the information provided to survivors of sexual assault regarding their existing rights.", "y": 2024, "c": "Died", "s": "Filed before as {b}, with the same text."}]}