HB 85 (2023): relative to antenuptial agreements.
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HB 85 (2023)
relative to antenuptial agreements.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 4
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee met in executive session on January 17, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. On February 2, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 30, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 26, 2023, making it Chapter 4 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. John Potucek (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31)
- Rep. Ross Berry (R - Hills 39)
- Rep. Bill Boyd (R - Hills 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2023, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- January 17, 2023, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- March 21, 2023, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- February 2, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 30, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Children and Family Law
- January 10, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/10/2023 01:30 pm LOB 206-208
- January 10, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/10/2023 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- January 17, 2023: Executive Session: 01/17/2023 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
- February 2, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/02/2023
- February 22, 2023: Introduced 02/22/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
- March 21, 2023: Hearing: 03/21/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
- March 30, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/30/2023
- March 30, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/30/2023
- April 6, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/06/2023
- April 13, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/13/2023)
- April 26, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 04/26/2023; Chapter 4; Eff: 06/25/23