New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 6 R cosponsors

HB 1366 — relative to military orders of protection.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 85; eff. 11/18/2026

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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 02, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 28, 2026.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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In plain language

The bill updates procedures for military orders of protection.

This bill modifies the processes surrounding military orders of protection to better serve military personnel. It aims to clarify and streamline how these orders are issued.

Summary

relative to military orders of protection.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 56 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of HB 1366 requires law enforcement officers to notify military agencies if they suspect a member of the armed forces or national guard has violated a military protection order. This change aims to ensure better coordination between civilian law enforcement and military authorities, which is crucial for the safety of individuals involved in domestic violence situations. By improving communication, it helps to enhance accountability and protection for military personnel regarding enforcement of such protective orders.

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LBA 26-3106 3/6/26 HB 1366-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2026-0688h) AN ACT relative to military orders of protection.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
May 22, 2026 Effective Date:
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Revenue Fund None Expenditures* Indeterminable Funding Source General Fund Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill Estimated Political Subdivision Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 County Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 County Expenditures Indeterminable Local Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Expenditures Indeterminable   METHODOLOGY:
November 18, 2026
This bill adds, deletes, or modifies a criminal penalty, or changes statute to which there is a penalty for violation.
Therefore, this bill may have an impact on the judicial and correctional systems, which could affect prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole costs, for the state, as well as county and local governments.
A summary of such costs can be found at:
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/lba/Budget/Fiscal_Notes/JudicialCorrectionalCosts.pdf AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Judicial Branch, Judicial Council, Department of Justice, Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Association of Counties, and New Hampshire Municipal Association
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 85; eff. 11/18/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12

  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: 03/19/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 10

  7. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 6

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0688h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 8

  9. Amendment # 2026-0688h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 8

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0688h 02/13/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 9 P. 7

  11. Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 159

  12. ==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 10:30 am GP 159

  13. ==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 03:30 pm GP 159

  14. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 17

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1366 do?
relative to military orders of protection.
Who sponsors HB 1366?
HB 1366 is sponsored by Regina Birdsell (Republican), Kathleen Paquette (Republican), Sharon Carson (Republican), Jennifer Rhodes (Republican), Ricky Devoid (Republican), and Terry Roy (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1366?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 02, 2025. Enacted.
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