HB1404 Establishing a study committee to study the equitable division of property in divorce proceedings.
Establishing a study committee to study the equitable division of property in divorce proceedings.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Studying equitable division could lead to fairer outcomes in divorce proceedings, affecting the financial wellbeing of divorcing families.
Your Community
Fair divorce property division affects family stability and economic wellbeing in communities.
Your Freedom
A study committee to review existing law has limited direct impact on individual freedoms.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Joseph Barton (R)
The Short Version
Creates a study committee to examine how property is divided in divorce cases, focusing on fairness and equity. Sent to interim study, acknowledging the importance of reviewing whether current divorce property laws serve NH families fairly.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Divorcing individuals seeking fairer property division
- ▲ Family law practitioners
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal - study committee costs only
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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