Warning: Bill numbers and names are based on text-to-speech transcript which may have errors due to transcription issues or ad hoc/incomplete language use by committee.
Rep. Nelson introduced the bill based on a constituent's experience where parents agreed on restrictions for posting children's images on social media during pregnancy, but the agreement was not enforceable post-breakup. She explained that the bill adds a section to parenting plans under RSA 461-A to encourage agreements on sharing children's images, reducing future conflicts, court resources, and costs. It promotes clarity and co-parenting without new mandates. She addressed a question about children having their own social media by noting parents can include age-based agreements in plans or modify them later.
HB1039
Support00:05:00.000 - 9:33:46 AM
Rep. DeSimone shared her observations from courtrooms where parents use social media images of children against each other in litigation. She supported the bill for including such agreements in parenting plans to reduce litigation, negative interactions, and protect children from misuse of their images.
HB1039
Vote00:10:00.000 - 9:38:46 AM
Motion to pass HB 1039. Discussion clarified the bill pertains only to parents' postings, not children's own social media accounts once they reach platform age limits. No further discussion; voted aye to pass on consent.
HB1643
Support00:15:00.000 - 9:43:46 AM
Rep. Rice introduced HB 1643 as a reform clarifying GALs' role as neutral investigators, not decision-makers. The bill removes the requirement for GALs to include recommendations in reports, ensuring judges base decisions on full evidence without undue influence from a single opinion. It applies to GALs in family court cases on parenting time, not CASAs.
HB1643
Support00:17:16.557 - 9:46:02 AM
Rep. Nader supported HB 1643 for strengthening family court integrity by clarifying GALs' investigative role without decision-making authority.
HB1643
Support00:20:00.000 - 9:48:46 AM
Rep. DeSimone, serving on the GAL Board but testifying personally, emphasized GAL training focuses on fact-gathering and child interviews, not recommendations. She noted historical issues with GALs making decisions and supported the bill to maintain progress, allowing judges to seek GAL opinions as witnesses if needed.
HB1565
Support00:25:00.000 - 9:53:46 AM
Rep. DeSimone introduced HB 1565 on behalf of the absent prime sponsor, noting its repeated House passage and prior Senate amendment concurrence. The bill addresses knowingly false reports in contexts like custody disputes, which harm families, divert resources, and traumatize children. It deters malicious reports without affecting good faith ones or mandated reporters, allowing DCYF to focus on genuine risks.
HB1565
Support00:32:16.557 - 10:01:02 AM
Rep. Naughter, a co-sponsor, supported HB 1565 for protecting children and families from harm of malicious false reports while preserving good faith reporting. She shared an example of a homeschooling family traumatized by a false report due to neighbor disagreement.
HB1376
Support00:35:00.000 - 10:03:46 AM
Rep. Corzin introduced HB 1376 to protect parents' liberty to make decisions on child care without renouncing beliefs. It clarifies disagreement on gender issues is not abuse, aligns with federal guidance, and prevents barring faith-based families from fostering/adopting. She noted similar law in North Carolina and emphasized family over state intervention unless true abuse occurs.
HB1376
Support00:40:00.000 - 10:08:46 AM
Rep. DeSimone testified as a parent, reflecting on handling potential LGBTQ+ children. She argued lack of understanding does not equal abuse; only actions like kicking a child out create homelessness and abuse. Parents trying their best should not be deemed unfit solely for beliefs.
HB1376
Oppose00:45:00.000 - 10:13:46 AM
Rep. Horrigan opposed HB 1376, arguing it's hard to enforce and elevates biological sex over gender identity. He noted family dysfunction likely exists beyond misgendering and criticized bills prioritizing biology, suggesting inexpedient to legislate. He emphasized allowing people to be their true selves.
HB1376
Support00:50:00.000 - 10:18:46 AM
Rep. O'Brien, a co-sponsor, supported HB 1376 citing a Massachusetts case where foster parents lost license for not affirming gender identity. As former foster youth, she stressed need for safe homes without ideological tests, invoking NH Constitution protections for conscience and speech. She referenced UK clinic closure, detransitioner lawsuit, and medical society recommendations against youth interventions.
HB1376
Information Only01:02:16.557 - 10:31:02 AM
Michael Haley from GLAD Law aligned with sponsor that parents with differing gender views can provide loving homes and opposed removing children solely for disagreements. He suggested amendments to clarify language, mirroring neglect definitions, to avoid broad exclusions of abuse. He noted higher abuse risks for transgender children and urged ensuring other abuses aren't ignored.
HB1376
Support01:10:00.000 - 10:38:46 AM
Lance Kinson supported HB 1376, clarifying adoption/foster sections prevent disqualification based on gender views, not ideal placements. He addressed abuse definition clarity, arguing it excludes raising consistent with biological sex (e.g., pronouns, medical decisions) without altering overall abuse obligations. Referenced recent case law strengthening parental rights.
HB1376
Oppose01:17:16.557 - 10:46:02 AM
The young speaker shared personal story of self-harm and suicide attempts due to gender dysphoria, crediting self-saving. She criticized bills increasing suicide risks for transgender youth (82% ideation rate), noting misgendering indicates broader abuse. Argued CPS interventions are extreme and necessary only in severe cases.
HB1376
Support01:25:00.000 - 10:53:46 AM
Steven Scare supported HB 1376 to protect parents from affirming transgenderism, which he called a religion without basis. He challenged definitions of gender identity, noted comorbidities in gender-dysphoric youth, and dismissed suicide threats as rare and unaffirmed by data. Urged passing to protect children from ideology.
HB1376
Support01:30:00.000 - 10:58:46 AM
Rep. Litchfield supported HB 1376 for clarifying that raising a child consistent with biological sex alone isn't abuse/neglect. Courts retain authority for risks, focusing on best interest standard without regulating care.
HB1376
Support01:32:16.557 - 11:01:02 AM
Alexandra Lashenko shared her California CPS seizure of her daughter for refusing to affirm transition, despite no abuse. She detailed bullying, self-diagnosis, and ideological push by professionals. Supported HB 1376 to require evidence for removals, ban ideology-based actions, and restore parental rights, citing HHS reports against youth interventions.
HB(UNSBECIFIED)
Information Only02:01:51.230 - 11:30:37 AM
Makes a motion on all tracks to tip hands and discusses policy considerations for interfering with custodial orders, noting contempt as a remedy but highlighting issues with criminal proceedings involving prosecutors.
HB(UNSBECIFIED)
Support02:03:44.213 - 11:32:30 AM
Seconds the motion for discussion and shares receiving emails from constituents about family court and parenting plans not being followed, emphasizing the need for teeth in laws to protect kids from being caught in battles, focusing on intentional violations like not returning a child on time.
HB(UNSBECIFIED)
Support02:03:44.213 - 11:32:30 AM
Supports the bill as a co-sponsor, notes civil penalties for first two offenses and higher burden of proof in criminal cases, discusses how it could help police involvement in custody disputes without them interpreting orders.
HB(UNSBECIFIED)
Information Only02:03:44.213 - 11:32:30 AM
Questions if the bill addresses scenarios like delaying return of child, clarifies intent to interfere and coercion of the child, distinguishes from accidental lateness.
HB(UNSBECIFIED)
Vote02:03:44.213 - 11:32:30 AM
Moves for ought to pass, calls for vote, all in favor aye, no opposed, moves for consent, ayes have it.
HB(UNSBECIFIED)
Information Only02:18:44.213 - 11:47:30 AM
Later withdraws motion for ought to pass due to missing RSAs in amendment, plans committee amendment with aid's help, moves to next bill.
HB(UNSBECIFIED)
Oppose02:43:13.937 - 12:11:59 PM
Expresses concern that the bill puts a statute in place that doesn't affect the state, potentially problematic, wants to see county testimony language from other states before deciding.
HB(UNSBECIFIED)
Support02:43:13.937 - 12:11:59 PM
Supports acting proactively based on issues in other states to protect children and families from harm.
HB1228
Information Only02:18:44.213 - 11:47:30 AM
Discusses merging HB 1228 and HB 1229 as they amend the same RSA, suggests taking language from 1229 to make Roman numeral eight after 1228's seven, notes same prime sponsors.
HB1228
Information Only02:18:44.213 - 11:47:30 AM
Addresses the need to merge bills to avoid one canceling the other, explains clerk can renumber but separate bills complicate it.
HB1228
Support02:18:44.213 - 11:47:30 AM
Offers committee amendment incorporating exact language of HB 1229 into HB 1228 as Roman numeral eight, seconds amendment, votes aye on amendment and ought to pass as amended, moves for consent.
HB1228
Support02:18:44.213 - 11:47:30 AM
Seconds motions for amendment and ought to pass as amended.
HB1228
Vote02:18:44.213 - 11:47:30 AM
All in favor of committee amendment aye, ayes have it; all in favor of ought to pass as amended aye, ayes have it; all in favor of consent aye, ayes have it.
HB1229
Information Only02:18:44.213 - 11:47:30 AM
Recommends interim study on HB 1229 after merging into 1228, notes it would be superseded otherwise.
HB1229
Vote02:18:44.213 - 11:47:30 AM
Motion to interim study, seconded, all in favor aye, ayes have it; move for consent, seconded, all in favor aye, ayes have it.
HB1323 1319
Support02:43:13.937 - 12:11:59 PM
Makes motion for ought to pass with committee amendment adding RSAs 458:16, 461-A:10, 633:3-A, and 173-B to exclude protective actions in good faith from parental alienation definition; discusses written finding requirement and fixing typo.
HB1323 1319
Support02:43:13.937 - 12:11:59 PM
Seconds motions, votes aye on committee amendment and ought to pass as amended.
HB1323 1319
Information Only02:43:13.937 - 12:11:59 PM
Supports policy, notes concerns about weaponization but legal fees provision deters frivolous claims; clarifies attorney fees only for prevailing party in contempt cases; shares professional experience with alienation cases often involving abusive parents.
HB1323 1319
Vote02:43:13.937 - 12:11:59 PM
All in favor of committee amendment aye, ayes have it; motion ought to pass as amended passes 2-1; no objection to consent, all in favor aye, ayes have it.
HB1565
Support02:18:44.213 - 11:47:30 AM
Notes fiscal note on HB 1565, credits sponsor for tailoring to previous year's bill, supports motion to ought to pass.
HB1565
Support02:18:44.213 - 11:47:30 AM
Seconds motion, discusses scenarios like noise complaints not covered as they lack intent; clarifies knowingly false information targets the provider, not reporter; notes it's a misdemeanor, optional name/address, narrow scope to avoid trapping legitimate concerns.
HB1565
Information Only02:18:44.213 - 11:47:30 AM
Agrees on higher burden for prosecution, must prove intent; gives example of blatant false reports like stalking accusations disproven by dispatch.
HB1565
Vote02:18:44.213 - 11:47:30 AM
Motion to ought to pass, all in favor aye (implied).
HB1643
Information Only02:43:13.937 - 12:11:59 PM
Raises issue with crossing out 'unless specifically requested by the court' for GAL recommendations, notes GALs advise but don't decide; concerns about GALs testifying to ultimate issues, recommends gathering facts not determinations.
HB1643
Information Only02:43:13.937 - 12:11:59 PM
Explains bill removes GAL responsibility for recommendations, leaving it to judge; notes GAL role is to gather information for best interests; shares sponsor's impetus from GAL overreach in reports.
HB1643
Support02:58:13.937 - 12:26:59 PM
Sees value in specific court requests for GAL input in disputed cases, like adoption; notes GALs can mediate but in hostile situations cause friction; supports holding for more discussion.
HB1643
Information Only02:58:13.937 - 12:26:59 PM
Acknowledges GALs follow court orders but emphasizes neutral fact-gathering over opinions, which may become stale; notes reports used as negotiation tools.
HB1643
Information Only02:58:13.937 - 12:26:59 PM
Decides to hold the bill due to interested parties.