HB1770

Relative to the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption of equal parenting time.

Introduced·12/17/25
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New Hampshire HB1770 establishes a presumption of equal parenting time for separated or divorced parents.

New Hampshire HB1770 amends RSA 461-A:2 to establish a constitutional presumption of equal parenting time for separated or divorced parents. This means that unless proven otherwise, both parents are presumed fit and should have equal involvement in their child's life. The court must begin with this presumption in any child-parent relationship suit. Equal parenting time is defined as an allocation of parenting time and overnights on a substantially equal basis.

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Calendar

Mar 2

10:00 AM

Children and Family Law Executive Session

Feb 17

2:30 PM

Children and Family Law Public Hearing

History

Mar 11

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 3

Mar 4

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/02/2026 (Vote 14-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 4

Feb 20

House

Executive Session: 03/02/2026 10:00 am GP 230