New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1404: establishing a study committee to study the equitable division of property in divorce proceedings.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1404 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: establishing a study committee to study the equitable division of property in divorce proceedings. Primary sponsor: Joseph Barton (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 2026): Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/21/2026 (Vote 7-1;).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Barton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grafton 1 |
| Joe Alexander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 29 |
| Katelyn Kuttab | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 17 |
| Jim Spillane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/21/2026 (Vote 7-1;)
- Subcommittee Work Session: 10/21/2026 09:30 am GP 230
- Executive Session: 10/21/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 2
- Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/02/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 10 P. 4
- Executive Session: 03/02/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 01:00 pm GP 230
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 1 P. 19