1 New Subparagraph; Criminal Code; First Degree Assault; Elements of Offense. Amend RSA 631:1, I by inserting after subparagraph (d) the following new subparagraph:

(e) Knowingly causes serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, a paid firefighter, volunteer firefighter, on-call firefighter, or licensed emergency medical care provider as defined in RSA 153-A:2, V, acting in the line of duty; or commits such an act against a law enforcement officer whether or not the officer is on duty, where the purpose was to harm the officer because of his or her present or previous employment as a law enforcement officer.

2 New Paragraph; First Degree Assault; Arrest and Bail. Amend RSA 631:1 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph:

IV. A law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that a person has violated subparagraph I(e) may immediately arrest such person, without a warrant, and shall cause such person to be brought before a judge or magistrate, either in person or otherwise, for a determination of bail. If the court finds probable cause to believe such person has violated subparagraph I(e), that finding shall constitute prima facie evidence that the defendant is dangerous under RSA 597:2, III(a)(1).

3 New Subparagraph; Criminal Code; Second Degree Assault; Elements of Offense. Amend RSA 631:2, I by inserting after subparagraph (f) the following new subparagraph:

(g) Knowingly causes bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, a paid firefighter, volunteer firefighter, on-call firefighter, or licensed emergency medical care provider as defined in RSA 153-A:2, V, acting in the line of duty; or commits such an act against a law enforcement officer whether or not the officer is on duty, where the purpose was to harm the officer because of his or her present or previous employment as a law enforcement officer.

4 New Paragraph; Criminal Code; Second Degree Assault; Arrest and Bail. Amend RSA 631:2 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph:

IV. A law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that a person has violated subparagraph I(g) may immediately arrest such person, without a warrant, and shall cause such person to be brought before a judge or magistrate, either in person or otherwise, for a determination of bail. If the court finds probable cause to believe such person has violated subparagraph I(g), that finding shall constitute prima facie evidence that the defendant is dangerous under RSA 597:2, III(a)(1).

5 Extended Term of Imprisonment. Amend RSA 651:6, I(g) to read as follows:

(g) Has knowingly committed or attempted to commit any of the crimes defined in RSA 631 where he or she knows the victim was, at the time of the commission of the crime, a law enforcement officer, a paid firefighter, volunteer firefighter, on-call firefighter, or licensed emergency medical care provider as defined in RSA 153-A:2, V acting in the line of duty;

6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.

1 New Subparagraph; Criminal Code; First Degree Assault; Elements of Offense. Amend RSA 631:1, I by inserting after subparagraph (d) the following new subparagraph:

(e) Knowingly causes serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, a paid firefighter, volunteer firefighter, on-call firefighter, or licensed emergency medical care provider as defined in RSA 153-A:2, V, acting in the line of duty; or commits such an act against a law enforcement officer whether or not the officer is on duty, where the purpose was to harm the officer because of his or her present or previous employment as a law enforcement officer.

2 New Paragraph; First Degree Assault; Arrest and Bail. Amend RSA 631:1 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph:

IV. A law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that a person has violated subparagraph I(e) may immediately arrest such person, without a warrant, and shall cause such person to be brought before a judge or magistrate, either in person or otherwise, for a determination of bail. If the court finds probable cause to believe such person has violated subparagraph I(e), that finding shall constitute prima facie evidence that the defendant is dangerous under RSA 597:2, III(a)(1).

3 New Subparagraph; Criminal Code; Second Degree Assault; Elements of Offense. Amend RSA 631:2, I by inserting after subparagraph (f) the following new subparagraph:

(g) Knowingly causes bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, a paid firefighter, volunteer firefighter, on-call firefighter, or licensed emergency medical care provider as defined in RSA 153-A:2, V, acting in the line of duty; or commits such an act against a law enforcement officer whether or not the officer is on duty, where the purpose was to harm the officer because of his or her present or previous employment as a law enforcement officer.

4 New Paragraph; Criminal Code; Second Degree Assault; Arrest and Bail. Amend RSA 631:2 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph:

IV. A law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that a person has violated subparagraph I(g) may immediately arrest such person, without a warrant, and shall cause such person to be brought before a judge or magistrate, either in person or otherwise, for a determination of bail. If the court finds probable cause to believe such person has violated subparagraph I(g), that finding shall constitute prima facie evidence that the defendant is dangerous under RSA 597:2, III(a)(1).

5 Extended Term of Imprisonment. Amend RSA 651:6, I(g) to read as follows:

(g) Has knowingly committed or attempted to commit any of the crimes defined in RSA 631 , other than a violation ofRSA 631:1, I(e) or RSA 631:2, I(g), where he or she knows the victim was, at the time of the commission of the crime, a law enforcement officer, a paid firefighter, volunteer firefighter, on-call firefighter, or licensed emergency medical care provider as defined in RSA 153-A:2, V acting in the line of duty;

6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.