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NH HB1404

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Barton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a legislative study committee to examine New Hampshire's laws on equitable division of property in divorce proceedings

  • Committee consists of 7 members: 5 House representatives (including 2 from Children and Family Law Committee, 1 from Judiciary Committee) and 2 senators (including 1 from Children and Family Law Committee)

  • Committee duties include reviewing current state laws, comparing laws from other states, and recommending legislation to address identified issues

  • First meeting must be held within 45 days of the act's effective date, with 3 members constituting a quorum

  • Final report with findings and legislative recommendations due to legislative leadership and the governor by November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Establishing a study committee to study the equitable division of property in divorce proceedings.

Last Action

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Children and Family Law12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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