HB1228

Relative to the enforcement of alimony orders and relative to waivers of alimony.

Final Passage·6/10/26

New Hampshire HB1228 modifies alimony enforcement and waiver rules, allowing for invalidating alimony orders under certain conditions.

New Hampshire HB1228 amends RSA 458:19-a to introduce new provisions regarding alimony enforcement and waivers. It allows alimony orders to be deemed invalid if established through coercion, deceit, duress, fraud, mutual mistake, material misrepresentation, supervening illegality, or if enforcement would be unconscionable. Additionally, it mandates that agreements waiving alimony rights are enforceable unless found invalid. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · Jun 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

D
1
5
RRRRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

10:20 AM

Children and Family Law Hearing

Feb 10

10:00 AM

Children and Family Law Executive Session

History

Jun 10

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

Jun 10

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15

May 7

House

House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1340s (Rep. DeSimone): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/07/2026 House Journal 12