New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 560 — modernizing the New Hampshire coordinate system.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 196; Effective 06/19/2026

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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 24, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

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  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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In plain language

The bill modernizes New Hampshire's coordinate system.

This legislation updates the state's coordinate system to improve accuracy and usability. It aims to enhance mapping and land surveying activities within New Hampshire.

Summary

modernizing the New Hampshire coordinate system.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

65 added · 64 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 560 includes changes that formally adopt the latest coordinate system from the National Geodetic Survey for land surveying and mapping in New Hampshire. It clarifies the terminology and sets restrictions on the use of outdated coordinate systems, specifically stating that the New Hampshire coordinate system of 1983 should not be used for new projects after the new system is available. This matters because it ensures that land surveys and maps are based on the most accurate and current standards, improving reliability for property management and development.

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SB 560 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 05/21/2026 1992EBA SESSION 26-2124 06/09 SENATE BILL 560 AN ACT modernizing the New Hampshire coordinate system.
CHAPTER 196 SB 560 - FINAL VERSION 05/21/2026 1992EBA SESSION 26-2124 06/09 SENATE BILL 560 AN ACT modernizing the New Hampshire coordinate system.
SB 560 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 05/21/2026 1992EBA 26-2124 06/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT modernizing the New Hampshire coordinate system.
CHAPTER 196 SB 560 - FINAL VERSION 05/21/2026 1992EBA 26-2124 06/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT modernizing the New Hampshire coordinate system.
1 New Paragraph;
196:1 New Paragraph;
2 Application of Coordinate Systems.
196:2 Application of Coordinate Systems.
3 Systems of Plane Coordinates.
196:3 Systems of Plane Coordinates.
4 Plane Coordinate Values.
196:4 Plane Coordinate Values.
The plane coordinate values for a point on the earth's surface, used to express the geographic position or location of such point in this system, shall consist of 2 distances expressed in United States survey feet, which equals (1200)/(3937) meters, and decimals of a foot when using the New Hampshire coordinate system of 1927 and expressed in meters and decimals of a meter [and] or United States survey feet and decimals of a foot when using the New Hampshire coordinate SB 560 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - system of 1983.
The plane coordinate values for a point on the earth's surface, used to express the geographic position or location of such point in this system, shall consist of 2 distances expressed in United States survey feet, which equals (1200)/(3937) meters, and decimals of a foot when using the New Hampshire coordinate system of 1927 and expressed in meters and decimals of a meter [and] or United States survey feet and decimals of a foot when using the New Hampshire coordinate system of 1983.
These coordinates shall be made to depend upon and conform to plane rectangular coordinate values for the monumented points of the North American Horizontal Geodetic Control Network as published by the National Ocean Service/National Geodetic Survey, or its successors, and whose plane coordinates have been computed on the systems defined in this chapter.
These CHAPTER 196 SB 560 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - coordinates shall be made to depend upon and conform to plane rectangular coordinate values for the monumented points of the North American Horizontal Geodetic Control Network as published by the National Ocean Service/National Geodetic Survey, or its successors, and whose plane coordinates have been computed on the systems defined in this chapter.
One of these distances, to be known as the "north or y- coordinate," shall give the distance north of the x-axis;
One of these distances, to be known as the "north or y-coordinate," shall give the distance north of the x-axis;
5 Recording Coordinates RSA 1-A:5 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
196:5 Recording Coordinates RSA 1-A:5 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
6 New Section;
196:6 New Section;
7 Effective Date.
196:7 Effective Date.
Approved:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
June 19, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 196; Effective 06/19/2026

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

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1992e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1992e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  6. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/06/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)

  8. Executive Session: 04/06/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  9. Public Hearing: 04/06/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  10. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 5 P. 124

  11. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; SJ 3

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/05/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 4

  13. Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 2

  14. ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 2

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

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 560 do?
modernizing the New Hampshire coordinate system.
Who sponsors SB 560?
SB 560 is sponsored by Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Bill Boyd (Republican), Daniel Veilleux (Democrat), and Denise Ricciardi (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 560?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 24, 2025. Enacted.
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