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NH HB1781

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Burton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends child support obligations from age 19 to age 22 for children enrolled full-time in college or other post-secondary education programs
  • Removes the current prohibition on courts ordering parents to contribute to college expenses, allowing child support orders to include college costs through completion
  • Modifies existing law allowing parents to voluntarily agree to contribute to educational expenses, changing the scope from "college expenses" to "post-college educational expenses" (graduate school, professional programs)
  • Effective date of January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relative to child support obligations during postsecondary education.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Funding12/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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