New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire House Bill HB1039

Introduced
11/7/25  
Refer
11/7/25  
Report Pass
3/4/26  
Engrossed
3/17/26  
Refer
3/17/26  

Caption

Relative to the contents of parenting plans.

Impact

The introduction of HB 1039 is expected to have significant implications for how parenting plans are drafted and enforced in New Hampshire. It broadens the scope of parenting plans to include aspects of digital citizenship and image sharing, which may lead to more explicit guidelines and discussions between parents. This could potentially reduce disputes regarding a child's image, as parents will have to agree on how and when such images can be shared online, thereby promoting better communication between co-parents.

Summary

House Bill 1039 introduces provisions related to the contents of parenting plans, specifically allowing for agreements on the sharing of a child's image on social media. This bill aims to address the increasing relevance of digital privacy and representation in the context of family law, especially in situations involving shared parenting. By including these provisions, the bill recognizes the impact of social media on children's lives and the need for clear agreements between parents regarding their child's digital presence.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 1039 appears to be largely positive, with a recognition of the importance of adapting family law to modern technological realities. Supporters view this bill as a necessary step to protect children's privacy rights in the age of social media. However, some may express concerns about the implications this may have for parental rights and freedoms, particularly regarding the extent to which parents can control what is shared online.

Contention

Despite the positive reception, there may be points of contention related to the enforceability of agreements regarding digital sharing and the potential for overreach in a parent's control over their child's online presence. Critics may argue that these regulations could complicate existing parenting arrangements and lead to further disputes, particularly in cases where parents have differing views on social media use. Ensuring that the law maintains a balance between protecting children's privacy and allowing parents autonomy in sharing their child's experiences online will be crucial as this bill moves forward.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH HB560

Relative to parental access to a minor child's medical records, relative to refusal of consent to testing to determine alcohol concentration and penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated, defining pre-sequestration timber tax revenue, establishing a moratorium on carbon sequestration and establishing a commission to study the effects of carbon sequestration in New Hampshire forests upon state and local tax revenue, effective forest management, and the health of New Hampshires logging industry.

NH HB194

Relative to the crime of interference with custody.

NH HB509

Relative to the contents of the attorney general's annual report detailing state forfeiture information for the preceding fiscal year.

NH HB160

Relative to the contents of the pre-election certificate.

NH HB335

Requiring courts to order a minor and their family have psychological evaluations and, if necessary, counseling, where parental rights and responsibilities are contested in a family court matter.

NH SB54

Relative to refusal of consent to testing to determine alcohol concentration and penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated.

NH HB486

Relative to grandparents' visitation rights.

NH HB661

Relative to the department of health and human services management of social security payments, supplemental security income payments, and veterans benefits for children in foster care.

NH HB243

Relative to relative to the penalty for false reports of suspected abuse and neglect made to the division for children, youth, and families, and relative to the maternal mortality review committee, electric vehicle charging stations and fees for annual testing by the division of weights and measures, and relative to the acceptance of portraits of Senator Sylvia Larsen and Senator Jeb Bradley for the state house.

NH HB553

Relative to the definition of abuse and neglect and conditions triggering a rebuttable presumption of harm in abuse and neglect cases.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.