New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 500 — relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 136; Effective 08/11/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 22, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill improves restroom access for commercial motor vehicle operators.

This bill addresses restroom access for commercial motor vehicle operators, ensuring they have better facilities available. It aims to enhance the comfort and health of drivers by making restrooms more accessible during their operations.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means better restroom access for commercial motor vehicle operators, supporting their health and comfort on the job.

Summary

relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 34 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 500 introduces provisions ensuring restroom access for drivers of large commercial vehicles, specifically addressing their needs while delivering goods. Key changes clarify which establishments are required to provide access and explicitly state that no physical alterations to restrooms are necessary to comply. This matters because it aims to improve conditions for drivers, allowing them to take necessary breaks without compromising safety or requiring costly renovations from businesses.

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SB 500 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2066 09/05 SENATE BILL 500 AN ACT relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.
CHAPTER 136 SB 500 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2066 09/05 SENATE BILL 500 AN ACT relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.
SB 500 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2066 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.
CHAPTER 136 SB 500 - FINAL VERSION 26-2066 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.
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or a shipper, receiver, manufacturer, warehouse, distribution center, or any other business entity that is receiving or sending goods by commercial motor vehicle.
or a shipper, receiver, manufacturer, warehouse, distribution center, or any other business entity that is receiving or sending goods by commercial motor vehicle."Covered establishment" does not include any structure such as a filling station, service station, or restaurant of 800 square feet or less that has a restroom located within such structure that is only intended for use by employees.
"Covered establishment" does not include any structure such as a filling station, service station, or restaurant of 800 square feet or less that has a restroom located within such structure that is only intended for use by employees.
SB 500 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (c) “Terminal operator" means the business entity operating a marine terminal for loading and unloading cargo to and from marine vessels, and includes the port authority if the port is directly operating the marine terminal in loading and unloading cargo to and from marine vessels.
(c) “Terminal operator" means the business entity operating a marine terminal for loading and unloading cargo to and from marine vessels, and includes the port authority if the port is directly operating the marine terminal in loading and unloading cargo to and from marine vessels.
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CHAPTER 136 SB 500 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - II.
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136:2 Effective Date.
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June 12, 2026 Effective Date:
August 11, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 136; Effective 08/11/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026); SJ 14

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/14/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 18 P. 10

  6. Executive Session: 04/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 234

  7. Public Hearing: 04/14/2026 10:20 am GP 234

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 5 P. 124

  9. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3

  11. Hearing: 01/13/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 46

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (408)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 500 do?
relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.
Who sponsors SB 500?
SB 500 is sponsored by Brian H Labrie, Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Denise Ricciardi (Republican), Gregory Hill (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), Peter R Leishman, and Robert M. Walsh.
What is the current status of SB 500?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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