Revision: Nov. 6, 2023, 3:22 p.m.
Rep. Ball, Rock. 25
Rep. Moulton, Hills. 20
October 30, 2023
2023-2378h
05/10
Amendment to HB 185-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities based on shared parenting.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Parental Rights and Responsibilities; Statement of Purpose. Amend RSA 461-A:2, I(a) to read as follows:
(a) Support [frequent and continuing contact] approximately equal parenting time between each child and both parents.
2 Determination of Parental Rights and Responsibilities; Best Interest. Amend RSA 461-A:6, I-a to read as follows:
I-a. If the court concludes that [frequent and continuing contact] approximately equal parenting time between each child and both parents is not in the best interest of the child, the court shall make findings supporting its order.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.
2023-2378h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill provides that it is a state policy to support approximately equal parenting time between a child and parent unless such an arrangement is clearly detrimental to the child. The bill also provides that if the court concludes that approximately equal parenting time is not in the best interest of the child, the court shall make findings supporting its order.