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Sponsor says ‘three‑strikes’ penalties would deter repeated custody interference
Summary
Representative JD Bernardi told the Senate Children and Family Law Committee the bill would impose civil penalties for first and second custody‑interference violations and make a third violation a class B felony; witnesses including family‑justice advocates and an affected parent urged passage.
Representative JD Bernardi, standing in for the prime sponsor, opened the committee’s public hearing on HB 194 by urging passage of what he called a firm but fair structure to deter repeated violations of custody orders. "The third offense is a classB felony," Bernardi said, framing the measure as protection for children and accountability for adults who repeatedly violate orders.
Bernardi told the committee the bill amends RSA chapter 633 to add penalty provisions and stressed it does not alter…
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