New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 7 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 1172 — relative to confidentiality protections for national guard sexual assault prevention and response personnel.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 90; eff. 07/21/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill enhances confidentiality protections for sexual assault prevention and response personnel in the National Guard.

This bill provides stronger confidentiality protections for National Guard personnel who work in sexual assault prevention and response. It aims to ensure that these personnel can perform their duties without fear of repercussions regarding the information they handle.

Summary

relative to confidentiality protections for national guard sexual assault prevention and response personnel.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

27 added · 24 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 1172 now explicitly includes military and civilian sexual assault prevention and response personnel in the definition of sexual assault counselors. This change is significant because it extends important confidentiality protections to these individuals, which aligns with the military's existing rules on evidence. By protecting the communications between these personnel and victims, the bill aims to encourage more individuals to seek support without fear of their conversations being disclosed. The effective date for this law will be July 1, 2026.

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HB 1172 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2469 06/05 HOUSE BILL 1172 AN ACT relative to confidentiality protections for national guard sexual assault prevention and response personnel.
CHAPTER 90 HB 1172 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2469 06/05 HOUSE BILL 1172 AN ACT relative to confidentiality protections for national guard sexual assault prevention and response personnel.
HB 1172 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2469 06/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to confidentiality protections for national guard sexual assault prevention and response personnel.
CHAPTER 90 HB 1172 - FINAL VERSION 26-2469 06/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to confidentiality protections for national guard sexual assault prevention and response personnel.
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90:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 28, 2026 Effective Date:
July 01, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 90; eff. 07/21/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 13

  6. Hearing: 03/03/2026, Room 100, SH, 02:05 pm; SC 8

  7. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 4

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 20

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/16/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 5 P. 17

  10. Executive Session: 01/16/2026 02:00 pm GP 228

  11. Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 10:00 am GP 228

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 1 P. 9

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 405 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (405)

405 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1172 do?
relative to confidentiality protections for national guard sexual assault prevention and response personnel.
Who sponsors HB 1172?
HB 1172 is sponsored by Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Jennifer Mandelbaum (Democrat), Howard Pearl (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), Christine Seibert (Democrat), Michael Moffett (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), James Creighton (Republican), Lily Foss (Democrat), and Terry Roy (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1172?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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