NH HB1206

Modifies RSA 490-D:3 to clarify that the judicial branch family division has equity powers only "where no other special provision has been made by law," adding a limitation to the court's equity jurisdiction

Removes the phrase "Notwithstanding any law to the contrary" from the existing statute, which previously gave the family division broad equity powers that could override other laws

Maintains the family division's authority to hear equity suits including divorce, nullity of marriage, alimony, custody, and support matters through oral testimony or depositions

Preserves the court's power to have factual issues tried by jury according to equity rules or common law proceedings

Takes effect January 1, 2027