HB 1770-FN (2026): relative to the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption of equal parenting time.

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HB 1770-FN (2026)

relative to the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption of equal parenting time.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Children

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 28 people signed in online: 14 in support, 13 in opposition and 1 as neutral. 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 kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2026, 2:30 PM: 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

Votes

  • March 11, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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 02:30 pm GP 230
  • March 2, 2026: Executive Session: 03/02/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  • March 2, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/02/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026

Laws It Would Change

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