HB1770 Relative to the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption of equal parenting time.
Relative to the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption of equal parenting time.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Could reduce custody litigation costs for some families, but one-size-fits-all approaches may increase disputes in others.
Your Community
Equal parenting presumptions have both advocates and critics; outcomes depend heavily on individual family circumstances.
Your Freedom
Promotes parental equality but may reduce judicial flexibility to serve children's best interests in each unique case.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Matt Sabourin (R)
The Short Version
Would establish a legal presumption of equal parenting time (50/50 custody) in divorce and custody proceedings, changing the default framework for custody decisions. Killed via ITL voice vote.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Non-custodial parents (often fathers) seeking more parenting time
- ▲ Children who benefit from active involvement of both parents
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Children in situations where equal custody is not in their best interest
- ▼ Domestic violence survivors
- ▼ Judicial discretion to tailor custody to individual circumstances
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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