HB 1757 · 2026 · House · Children and Family Law Committee
No alimony for short marriages
AI-generatedprohibiting the remedy of alimony for marriages that existed for six years or less.
Prohibits courts from ordering alimony in cases where the marriage lasted six years or less.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 11, 2026- ✓Introduced
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- Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill prohibits a court from ordering alimony for marriages that lasted 6 years or less.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Rep. Joseph BartonRPrime
- Rep. James SpillaneRChair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Also: Rep. David LoveR
Public testimony
Hearings
- 2026-02-2410:00 amHouse Children and Family LawGP 230Public hearing
- 2026-03-0310:00 amHouse Children and Family LawGP 230Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 1 P. 34
- Feb 24, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/24/2026 02:00 pm GP 230
- Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Mar 3, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 10 P. 4
- Mar 11, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 3
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.