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This bill enhances legal protections and accountability in protective order proceedings across multiple areas of New Hampshire law by requiring individuals filing petitions to acknowledge potential perjury consequences. Specifically, the bill mandates that petitions for domestic violence protection, protective orders for minors, restraining orders in domestic relations cases, and stalking-related protective orders must include a statement informing the petitioner that making a false statement could result in criminal prosecution for perjury under RSA 641:1. Additionally, the bill requires courts to have non-adverse parties (the individuals being protected by the order) sign an affidavit acknowledging that any material false statements they make could be prosecuted as perjury. The provisions aim to ensure that individuals understand the legal consequences of providing misleading or false information in protective order proceedings, thereby promoting truthfulness and deterring fraudulent claims. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and is expected to have an indeterminable fiscal impact on state and local government systems.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2016&inflect=2