HB 320-FN (2025): relative to enforcement of marital property settlements.
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HB 320-FN (2025)
relative to enforcement of marital property settlements.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Courts and Procedure
- Chapter law: 178
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2025 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2025, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2025 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 6, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2025 and was referred to the Senate Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 15, 2025, making it Chapter 178 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jay Markell (R - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 36)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 18)
- Rep. Lilli Walsh (R - Rock 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2025, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- February 18, 2025, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- March 6, 2025: consent calendar, House
- April 3, 2025, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Children and Family Law, SH 103
- May 15, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 6, 2025, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2025: Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Children and Family Law
- February 4, 2025: Public Hearing: 02/04/2025 10:30 am LOB 206-208
- February 18, 2025: Executive Session: 02/18/2025 10:30 am LOB 206-208
- February 18, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- March 6, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/06/2025
- March 6, 2025: Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Children and Family Law
- April 3, 2025: Hearing: 04/03/2025, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
- May 15, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/15/2025; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 21A
- May 15, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2025
- June 26, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025)
- June 26, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025
- July 15, 2025: Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 178; eff. 01/01/2026