This bill modifies the definition of "gross income" as it pertains to support orders in divorce proceedings. It repeals and reenacts the existing definitions in RSA 458:19, V and RSA 458-C:2, IV to clarify that "gross income" will now only encompass income derived from a parent's primary occupation. Specifically, it includes wages, salary, commissions, or self-employment earnings that are regularly received in the ordinary course of that primary occupation. The bill explicitly excludes overtime compensation, earnings from secondary employment, and any income from sources outside of the parent's primary occupation.

The changes aim to create a more standardized approach to calculating gross income for support orders, ensuring that only the primary income source is considered. This bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, allowing time for any necessary adjustments to be made in the legal framework surrounding divorce proceedings and support calculations.