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HB 1710 · 2026 · House · Children and Family Law Committee

Child abduction prevention procedures

AI-generated

relative to procedures relating to child abduction.

Adopts the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act to govern actions seeking measures to prevent child abduction.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · March 26, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill adopts the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act to govern actions seeking abduction prevention measures.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jay MarkellRPrime
  • Rep. Debra DeSimoneRChair· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Bob LynnRChair· Judiciary
  • Rep. Jodi NelsonRClerk· Children and Family Law

Also: Rep. Melissa LitchfieldR, Rep. Mark PearsonR

Public testimony

3 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

33% support67% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Privacy is important for every citizen, but especially for the youngest, most vulnerable population.”
— Michaela Janowski, Eppingsupports
“See https://granitegrok.com/new-england/nh/2026/01/nhfj-hb1710-hidden-agenda-it-is-a-red-herring-bill”
— Julie Smith, Epsomopposes
“Bill HB1710 is called the "Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act." It sounds good by the title, but it strengthens the power of the NH Family Court over families going through divorce proceedings.…”
— Amanda Bradford, Gorhamopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2010:00 amHouse Children and Family LawGP 230Public hearing
  • 2026-01-2710:00 amHouse Children and Family LawGP 230Public hearing
  • 2026-03-1310:00 amHouse Finance - Division IGP 230Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-03-1710:00 amHouse FinanceGP 230Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 1 P. 32
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 11:00 am GP 230
  3. Jan 27, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  4. Jan 27, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 01/27/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 6 P. 10
  5. Feb 2, 2026HouseMinority : Refer for Interim Study
  6. Feb 12, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA RC 198-161 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 14
  7. Feb 12, 2026HouseReferred to Finance 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 16
  8. Mar 13, 2026HouseDivision I Work Session: 03/13/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  9. Mar 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  10. Mar 17, 2026House: Refer for Interim Study 03/17/2026 (Vote 25-0; CC)
  11. Mar 26, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 3

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.