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NH HB 1718

enacted

relative to authorizing energy storage in connection with net metering.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NH HB 1718 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1718 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-07-16): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 309; eff. I. Secs 1.4.7.8 eff prov sec 9 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027

What is NH HB 1718 about?

NH HB 1718 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to authorizing energy storage in connection with net metering.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1718?

Michael Vose is the primary sponsor of NH HB 1718, joined by 14 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-12-12
Latest action
2026-07-16 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 309; eff. I. Secs 1.4.7.8 eff prov sec 9 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Michael Voseprimary
  • Howard Pearlcosponsor
  • Rita G Mattsoncosponsor
  • JD Bernardycosponsor
  • Kat McGheecosponsor
  • Michael D Harringtoncosponsor
  • John Schnellercosponsor
  • Douglas W. Thomascosponsor
  • David H. Watterscosponsor
  • Thomas Cormencosponsor
  • Michael Harringtoncosponsor
  • Rita Mattsoncosponsor
  • Douglas Thomascosponsor
  • Thomas H Cormencosponsor
  • David Watterscosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-07-16

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 309; eff. I. Secs 1.4.7.8 eff prov sec 9 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027

  2. 2026-07-01

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026

  3. 2026-07-01

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56

  4. 2026-06-30

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

    enrolled

  5. 2026-06-17

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2157e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  6. 2026-06-17

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2157e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 47

  7. 2026-06-17

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2157e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

    amendment-passage

  8. 2026-05-21

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1909s and 2026-1791s (Reps. Vose, Weyler): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  9. 2026-05-21

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1909s and 2026-1791s (Reps. Vose, Weyler): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22

  10. 2026-05-14

    Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1909s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  11. 2026-05-14

    Committee Amendment # 2026-1909s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  12. 2026-05-12

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1909s, 05/14/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 18A

    committee-passage-favorable

  13. 2026-05-07

    Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1791s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  14. 2026-05-07

    Sen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2026-1791s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  15. 2026-05-07

    Committee Amendment # 2026-1714s, AF, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  16. 2026-05-07

    HB 1718 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  17. 2026-04-29

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1714s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

    committee-passage-favorable

  18. 2026-04-01

    Hearing: 04/09/2026, Room 103, SH, 02:00 pm; SC 13

  19. 2026-03-30

    Introduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7

    introduction,referral-committee

  20. 2026-03-26

    Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 3

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  21. 2026-03-18

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/17/2026 (Vote 25-0; CC)

    committee-passage-favorable

  22. 2026-03-13

    Executive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  23. 2026-02-24

    Division I Work Session: 03/09/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  24. 2026-02-19

    Referred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 102

    referral-committee

  25. 2026-02-19

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0582h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 102

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  26. 2026-02-19

    Amendment # 2026-0582h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 102

  27. 2026-02-11

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0582h 02/09/2026 (Vote 17-0; RC) HC 7 P. 38

    committee-passage-favorable

  28. 2026-02-05

    Executive Session: 02/09/2026 11:00 am GP 229

  29. 2026-01-23

    Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 02:00 pm GP 158

  30. 2026-01-21

    ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 03:00 pm GP 229

  31. 2026-01-21

    ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/26/2026 02:00 pm GP 229

  32. 2025-12-12

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 32

    introduction,referral-committee

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