New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

HB 1039 — relative to the contents of parenting plans.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 87; eff.01/01/2027

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 07, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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In plain language

The bill updates requirements for parenting plans.

This bill outlines specific contents that must be included in parenting plans. It ensures consistency in how parenting arrangements are documented and understood.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families will have clearer guidelines for what information needs to be included in parenting plans.

Summary

relative to the contents of parenting plans.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1039 includes a specific section that allows parenting plans to explicitly address how a child's image can be shared on social media. This change matters because it provides clarity and guidance for parents on managing their child's online presence, helping to protect the child's privacy and mitigate potential risks associated with sharing images publicly. Additionally, the effective date remains set for January 1, 2027, giving families time to prepare for these new guidelines.

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HB 1039 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-3053 09/05 HOUSE BILL 1039 AN ACT relative to the contents of parenting plans.
CHAPTER 87 HB 1039 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-3053 09/05 HOUSE BILL 1039 AN ACT relative to the contents of parenting plans.
HB 1039 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-3053 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the contents of parenting plans.
CHAPTER 87 HB 1039 - FINAL VERSION 26-3053 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the contents of parenting plans.
1 Parenting Plans;
87:1 Parenting Plans;
2 Effective Date.
87:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 28, 2026 Effective Date:
January 01, 2027
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 87; eff.01/01/2027

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 14

  6. Hearing: 04/02/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am; SC 12

  7. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Children and Family Law; SJ 7

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 2

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/02/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 10 P. 4

  10. Executive Session: 03/02/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  11. Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 1 P. 3

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (412)

412 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1039 do?
relative to the contents of parenting plans.
Who sponsors HB 1039?
HB 1039 is sponsored by Jodi Nelson (Republican), Kimberly Rice (Republican), and Debra DeSimone (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1039?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 07, 2025. Enacted.
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