In New Hampshire, the current recording law (RSA 570-A) requires two-party consent to record conversations. While intended to protect privacy, this outdated law is now protecting abusers, predators, and fraudsters — and hurting victims who need evidence to seek justice.

As a survivor of sexual and mental abuse, I, Amy Linnell, have experienced the devastating consequences of this firsthand. Despite having recordings of my abuser, prosecutors cannot use this critical evidence in court because of RSA 570-A. Even worse, I now have temporary guardianship of a 5-year-old girl whose father was caught attempting to lure minors online, actively seeking out girls between the ages of 5 and 16. He was exposed by an internet watchdog group, called Predator Poachers, which has helped put predators behind bars in 47 states. However, the solid evidence they gathered is now likely to be thrown out under the same law—because they didn’t inform him he was being recorded during what he believed was a private conversation with a 12-year-old girl.

Most states across the U.S. allow one-party consent, empowering victims to record abusive or criminal behavior without needing the abuser’s permission. (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, & Maine are all 1 party consent state, to name a few) 40 states already protect victims with one-party laws.

New Hampshire must update RSA 570-A to protect victims, not predators.

Please sign this petition to demand that New Hampshire’s lawmakers and Governor Kelly Ayotte support changing RSA 570-A to allow one-party consent. Victims deserve a voice — and justice.

Protect victims. Hold predators accountable. Change RSA 570-A now.