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HB 1757·NH·house

prohibiting the remedy of alimony for marriages that existed for six years or less.

FailedFiled Dec 17, 2025
Sponsor: Joseph Barton (R)
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Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 3

Mar 11, 2026

Summary

The bill changes state law so that courts could not award either term or reimbursement alimony unless the marriage lasted more than six years. It would affect divorcing couples, limiting financial support for spouses in shorter marriages. The measure was intended to reduce alimony awards in brief marriages but did not pass.

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