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NH HB 1159

enacted

relative to updating the state building code.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did NH HB 1159 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1159 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-05-12): Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 49; eff. 07/01/2026

What is NH HB 1159 about?

NH HB 1159 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to updating the state building code.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1159?

Carol M McGuire, Carol McGuire are the primary sponsors of NH HB 1159, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-12-01
Latest action
2026-05-12 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 49; eff. 07/01/2026
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Carol M McGuireprimary
  • Carol McGuireprimary
  • Howard Pearlcosponsor
  • Heath Howardcosponsor
  • Keith Erfcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-12

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 49; eff. 07/01/2026

  2. 2026-04-27

    Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

  3. 2026-04-24

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

    enrolled

  4. 2026-04-09

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1058s (Rep. Layon): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 8

  5. 2026-03-06

    Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1058s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  6. 2026-03-06

    Committee Amendment # 2026-1058s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

  7. 2026-03-05

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1058s, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 9

    committee-passage-favorable

  8. 2026-02-19

    Hearing: 03/04/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 7

  9. 2026-02-13

    Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 4

    introduction,referral-committee

  10. 2026-02-12

    Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 4

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  11. 2026-02-03

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 6 P. 5

    committee-passage-favorable

  12. 2026-02-03

    Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  13. 2026-01-15

    Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  14. 2025-12-01

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 8

    introduction,referral-committee

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Official source

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1843&inflect=2

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