Hannah MeiselmanOpposeManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 17, 2026
This bill has clear, substantive implications for child safety and judicial decision-making. It is not a technical cleanup — it meaningfully reduces the court’s access to expert guidance
HB1643
House · 2026 sessionRepublicanVeto — override pendingLimiting guardian ad litem reports
AIRemoves the court's authority to request that a guardian ad litem's report propose an allocation of decision-making responsibility, a parenting plan, or a specific parenting schedule.
relative to the report of a guardian ad litem.
ChildrenDomestic RelationsCourts and Procedure
Status
Vetoed by the governor — the override vote has not been held yet · June 22, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓House
- ✓Senate
- Governor
- Law
Division of testimony
12 submissionsSupport 6Oppose 6Neutral 0
Margaret KonzeOpposePembroke, NHfor MyselfFeb 17, 2026
It’s important that children have representation in cases that affect their lives.
Jen DemlSupportBedford, NHfor MyselfFeb 17, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
Tami Lanzillo ZeimetzOpposeGilford, NHfor MyselfFeb 17, 2026
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Georgina LambertOpposeBelmont, NHfor MyselfFeb 17, 2026
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Jesse MedeirosSupportPlainfield, NHfor MyselfFeb 17, 2026
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Timothy FinneySupportBridgewater, NHfor MyselfFeb 17, 2026
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James GardnerSupportKeene, NHfor MyselfFeb 17, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
Corinne GordonOpposeSalem, NHfor MyselfFeb 17, 2026
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Curtis HowlandSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 17, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
Pamela HardersSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 17, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
Karen Burnett-KurieOpposeWolfeboro, NHfor MyselfFeb 17, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.