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This bill introduces two key provisions to enhance protections for National Guard members and domestic violence victims. First, it requires the Adjutant General to provide financial assistance to current and former National Guard members who are victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment, covering their reasonable travel expenses when participating in administrative or military justice proceedings related to their case. Second, the bill adds a definition for "military protective order" and allows these orders to be admitted as evidence in civil domestic violence protective order proceedings. A military protective order is specifically defined as an order issued against a current member of the U.S. Armed Forces, New Hampshire National Guard, or another state's National Guard by their commanding officer, using a standardized form from the U.S. Department of Defense. The bill aims to support military sexual assault victims and provide additional legal tools in domestic violence cases, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. The fiscal impact is considered minimal, with the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services noting that instances requiring travel will likely be rare, and the Judicial Branch estimating a potential cost of less than $10,000.

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