HB 1118 (2022): relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities following the death of a child's parent or guardian.
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HB 1118 (2022)
relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities following the death of a child's parent or guardian.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
- Chapter law: 106
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2022. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2022, making it Chapter 106 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Barbara Griffin (R - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2022, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- March 1, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- April 26, 2022, 2:10 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 15, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 5, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Children and Family Law
- January 25, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/25/2022 11:30 am LOB 206-208
- March 1, 2022: Executive Session: 03/01/2022 09:00 am LOB 206-208
- March 9, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 14-0; CC)
- March 15, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/15/2022
- March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
- April 26, 2022: Hearing: 04/26/2022, Room 100, SH, 02:10 pm
- May 5, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/05/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 5, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2022
- May 12, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/12/2022)
- May 12, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/12/2022
- May 27, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/27/2022; Chapter 106; 01/01/2023