2026 session. Prime sponsor: Joseph Barton (R). Status: Sent to interim study.
The bill would create a seven-member study committee on how property is divided in divorce proceedings: five House members and two senators. The committee would review New Hampshire law and other states' laws and suggest legislation. Members would receive mileage only. It would report by November 1, 2026.
The House referred it to the Children and Family Law Committee, which held a hearing on February 17, 2026. On March 2 the committee voted 14-0 to refer it for interim study, and the House approved that by voice vote on March 11. On October 21, 2026, the interim study report found it not recommended for future legislation, 7-1.