This bill amends New Hampshire law regarding the division of military retirement benefits during divorce proceedings. Specifically, it modifies RSA 458:16-a, I to clarify that property in a divorce settlement will not include disposable retired pay as defined by 10 U.S.C.A. section 1408. The previous language, which allowed military retirement and veterans' disability benefits to be included in property settlements to the extent permitted by federal law, has been removed.

The bill aims to ensure that military retirement benefits are excluded from property settlement agreements in divorce cases, thereby protecting these benefits from being divided as marital property. The effective date for this change is set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 458:16-a