HB486 Relative to grandparents' visitation rights.
Relative to grandparents' visitation rights.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Could reduce legal costs for grandparents seeking visitation by providing clearer statutory rights.
Your Community
Strengthens family connections by giving grandparents a legal path to maintain relationships with grandchildren.
Your Freedom
Balances parental rights with the interests of children in maintaining grandparent relationships.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1
Sponsor
Jodi Nelson (R)
The Short Version
Addresses the legal rights of grandparents to visit their grandchildren. Current NH law makes it difficult for grandparents to obtain court-ordered visitation, even when it would benefit the child.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Grandparents cut off from grandchildren
- ▲ Children who benefit from grandparent relationships
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Parents who prefer to control access to their children
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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