New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 10 R cosponsors

HB 1615 — permitting consenting adults to enter into contract-based marriage agreements as an alternative to the requirement of a marriage license.

Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 12

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

permitting consenting adults to enter into contract-based marriage agreements as an alternative to the requirement of a marriage license.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 12

  2. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/14/2026 (Vote 14-2; CC) HC 5 P. 9

  3. Executive Session: 01/14/2026 02:30 pm GP 230

  4. Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 02:30 pm GP 230

  5. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 28

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 404 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Matt R Sabourin dit Choinière

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (404)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1615 do?
permitting consenting adults to enter into contract-based marriage agreements as an alternative to the requirement of a marriage license.
Who sponsors HB 1615?
HB 1615 is sponsored by Matt R Sabourin dit Choinière, Michael Granger (Republican), Keith Murphy (Republican), Mike Drago (Republican), Glenn Bailey (Republican), Paul Terry (Republican), David Love (Republican), Donald McFarlane (Republican), Henry Giasson (Republican), Samuel Farrington (Republican), and Pierre Dupont (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1615?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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