This bill amends the existing law regarding the termination of parental rights by including qualifying convictions from other states as valid grounds for such petitions. Specifically, it modifies RSA 170-C:5, VII to incorporate language that recognizes equivalent convictions in courts of competent jurisdiction outside the state. The bill outlines specific offenses that can lead to termination, including murder, manslaughter, attempts, solicitation, conspiracy to commit these offenses, and felony assault, all of which must have resulted in injury to the child or related individuals.

The new legal language inserted into the bill emphasizes that convictions from other states will be treated similarly to those from the state, thereby broadening the scope of offenses that can be considered in termination cases. The effective date for this act is set for January 1, 2026, allowing time for the necessary adjustments to be made in the legal system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 170-C:5
Version adopted by both bodies: 170-C:5
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 170-C:5