HB 1039 (2026): relative to the contents of parenting plans.
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HB 1039 (2026)
relative to the contents of parenting plans.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Domestic Relations
- Chapter law: 87
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2026, with 25 people signed in online: 22 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2026 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 11, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 16, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 2026, making it Chapter 87 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jodi Nelson (R - Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 18)
- Rep. Kimberly Rice (R - Hills 38)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
- March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- April 2, 2026, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Children and Family Law, SH 100
- April 16, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law
- February 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- March 2, 2026: Executive Session: 03/02/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- March 2, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/02/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026
- March 12, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Children and Family Law
- April 2, 2026: Hearing: 04/02/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am
- April 16, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 3-0; CC
- April 16, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026
- May 14, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026)
- May 14, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026
- May 28, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 87; eff.01/01/2027