relative to restraining orders sought by a parent on behalf of a minor child.

HB 187 modifies the process for parents seeking restraining orders on behalf of minor children. It requires courts to consider specific safety factors when reviewing such petitions, directly affecting parents and minors involved in these legal requests. The bill mandates that judges evaluate whether the restraining order is necessary for the child's protection before granting it. Signed into law by Governor Ayotte on June 23, 2025, it takes effect January 1, 2026.