HB1550

Requiring marital masters, arbitrators, mediators, and judicial referees to be commissioned as a justice of peace as a qualification for such positions.

Introduced·12/10/25
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New Hampshire HB1550 mandates that marital masters, mediators, arbitrators, and judicial referees must be commissioned as a justice of peace to.

New Hampshire HB1550 amends existing statutes to require marital masters, mediators, arbitrators, and judicial referees to first be commissioned as a justice of peace. These professionals must complete the same application process and make and subscribe the oath or declaration as prescribed by the New Hampshire constitution. They must renew their commission every five years. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Calendar

Feb 25

11:30 AM

Judiciary Public Hearing

Feb 25

11:30 AM

Judiciary Executive Session

History

Mar 11

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 55

Mar 2

House

Executive Session: 02/25/2026 11:30 am GP 230

Mar 2

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/25/2026 (Vote 17-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 27