New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1377: allowing parents to make alternative caregiver arrangements for their children without transferring guardianship.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1377 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: allowing parents to make alternative caregiver arrangements for their children without transferring guardianship. Primary sponsor: Patrick Long. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Long | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 10 P. 76
- Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- ==RESCHEDULED== Executive Session: 03/02/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 11:30 am GP 230
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 1 P. 17