HB1229 Relative to waivers of alimony.
Relative to waivers of alimony.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Changes to alimony waiver rules directly affect the financial outcomes of divorcing couples.
Your Community
Affects a specific subset of residents going through divorce proceedings.
Your Freedom
Could expand or restrict individuals' ability to negotiate their own divorce financial terms.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/16/2026; Senate Journal 9
Sponsor
Jay Markell (R)
The Short Version
Addresses conditions under which alimony can be waived in divorce proceedings. Could make it easier or harder to waive alimony obligations, affecting divorced couples' financial arrangements.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Divorcing couples seeking clearer waiver rules
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Economically dependent spouses if waivers become easier to enforce
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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