Relative to updating the state building code.
State of New HampshireNew Hampshire- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- May 12, 2026
- 184 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
NH HB 1159 · PassedMay 12
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Bill details
- Last action
- Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 49; eff. 07/01/2026 · May 12, 2026
Sponsors
CMCarol McGuireRepresentative · Republican · HD-27-MERPrimary sponsorPrimary sponsor
KEKeith ErfRepresentative · Republican · HD-28-HIL
HHHeath HowardRepresentative · Democrat · HD-04-STR
HPHoward PearlSenator · Republican · SD-017
Bill history
Newest first.
May 12, 2026Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 49; eff. 07/01/2026House
Apr 27, 2026Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 82House
Apr 24, 2026Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 04/23/2026); Senate Journal 11Senate
Apr 9, 2026House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1058s (Rep. Layon): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/09/2026 House Journal 10 P. 8House
Mar 6, 2026Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1058s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6Senate
Mar 6, 2026Committee Amendment # 2026-1058s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6Senate
Mar 5, 2026Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1058s, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 9Senate
Feb 19, 2026Hearing: 03/04/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:30 am; Senate Calendar 7Senate
Show 6 earlier actions
Feb 13, 2026Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; Senate Journal 4Senate
Feb 12, 2026Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 4House
Feb 3, 2026Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 5House
Feb 3, 2026Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 231House
Jan 15, 2026Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 231House
Dec 1, 2025Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 1 P. 8House
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