New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1615: permitting consenting adults to enter into contract-based marriage agreements as an alternative to the requirement of a marriage license.

Did not advance Last action February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 12

Plain-language summary

HB 1615 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: permitting consenting adults to enter into contract-based marriage agreements as an alternative to the requirement of a marriage license. Primary sponsor: Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 12.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.