Revision: Feb. 27, 2025, 10:13 a.m.
Rep. Roy, Rock. 31
Rep. Rhodes, Ches. 17
February 5, 2025
2025-0282h
09/05
Amendment to HB 62-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Paragraph; Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services; The Adjutant General. Amend RSA 110-B:8 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph:
V. The adjutant general shall provide current and former members of the national guard who were the victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment while members of the national guard with financial assistance when the victims participate in adverse administrative proceedings or New Hampshire code of military justice proceedings related to the sexual assault or sexual harassment. The financial assistance shall cover the reasonable expenses incurred from traveling to and from those proceedings. This section does alter or expand a victim’s right to participate in those proceedings.
2 New Paragraph; Protection of Persons from Domestic Violence; Definition Added; Military Protective Order. Amend RSA 173-B:1 by inserting after paragraph XV the following new paragraph:
XV-a. "Military protective order'' means an order issued against a current member of United States Armed Forces, the New Hampshire national guard, or the national guard of another state or territory by the defendant’s commanding officer, on a form prescribed by the United States Department of Defense.
3 Protection of Persons from Domestic Violence; Commencement of Proceedings; Hearing. Amend 173-B:3, VIII to read as follows:
VIII. In any proceeding under this chapter, the court shall not be bound by the technical rules of evidence and may admit evidence which it considers relevant and material. Military protective orders shall be admissible evidence in proceedings under this chapter.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.
2025-0282h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Requires the adjutant general to provide national guard victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment financial assistance to allow the victim to participate in proceedings related to the assault or harassment.
II. Permits the introduction of military protective orders in proceedings for civil domestic violence protective orders.