New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 527 — relative to written notice provided by state agencies to municipalities regarding pending applications.

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

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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 May 12, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill requires state agencies to notify municipalities about pending applications.

This legislation mandates that state agencies provide written notice to municipalities regarding any pending applications. This is intended to keep local governments informed about developments that may affect them.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that local governments may have better information about developments that could affect family interests in their communities.
  • Small Business: Small businesses may benefit from increased awareness of state applications that could impact local economic conditions.

Summary

relative to written notice provided by state agencies to municipalities regarding pending applications.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

53 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SB 527 allow state agencies to use various written forms of communication, including electronic mail, instead of being restricted to first-class mail for notifying municipalities about permits, licenses, or actions affecting them. This change ensures that communication is more efficient and timely, particularly for municipalities that may prefer receiving updates digitally. It also requires agencies to maintain up-to-date contact lists for town and city clerks, improving the overall notification process. This matters because it enhances local governments' ability to participate in decisions that impact their communities, ensuring they have a voice in important matters.

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SB 527 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/05/2026 0766s SESSION 26-2152 08/09 SENATE BILL 527 AN ACT relative to written notice provided by state agencies to municipalities regarding pending applications.
CHAPTER 67 SB 527 - FINAL VERSION 03/05/2026 0766s SESSION 26-2152 08/09 SENATE BILL 527 AN ACT relative to written notice provided by state agencies to municipalities regarding pending applications.
Executive Departments and Administration ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill broadens the scope of what comprises notice from first class mail to all written forms of notice.
Executive Departments and Administration ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill broadens the scope of what comprises notice from first-class mail to all written forms of notice.
SB 527 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/05/2026 0766s 26-2152 08/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to written notice provided by state agencies to municipalities regarding pending applications.
CHAPTER 67 SB 527 - FINAL VERSION 03/05/2026 0766s 26-2152 08/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to written notice provided by state agencies to municipalities regarding pending applications.
1 Notice to Municipalities.
67:1 Notice to Municipalities.
If the town or city clerk objects to written notice being provided by electronic mail, then written notice shall be provided by first class mail.
If the town or city clerk objects to written notice being provided by electronic mail, then written notice shall be provided by first-class mail.
Each state agency using electronic mail for written notice shall keep an up-to-date list of electronic mail addresses for each town or city clerk and a list of those towns or cities that object to electronic mail written notice.  2 New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program;
Each state agency using electronic mail for written notice shall keep an up-to-date list of electronic mail addresses for each town or city clerk, and a list of those towns or cities that object to electronic mail written notice.  67:2 New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program;
SB 527 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - I-a.
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3 Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act;
CHAPTER 67 SB 527 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - 67:3 Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act;
Amend RSA 483-B:5- b, IV-a to read as follows:
Amend RSA 483-B:5-b, IV-a to read as follows:
4 Effective Date.
67:4 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 08, 2026 Effective Date:
July 07, 2026
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Action History

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

  2. Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 67; Effective 07/07/2026

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

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 13

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/01/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 04/01/2026 10:10 am GP 231

  7. Public Hearing: 04/01/2026 10:10 am GP 231

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 8 P. 114

  9. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0766s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  10. Sen. Pearl Floor Amendment # 2026-0766s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  11. Committee Amendment # 2026-0681s, AF, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0681s, 03/05/2026, Vote 4-0; SC 8

  13. Special Order to the Next Session, Without Objection, MA; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  14. SB 527 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  15. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0681s, 02/19/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 6

  16. Hearing: 01/28/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 3

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on

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Not signed on (409)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 527 do?
relative to written notice provided by state agencies to municipalities regarding pending applications.
Who sponsors SB 527?
SB 527 is sponsored by Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Keith Murphy (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), Daniel Innis (Republican), and David Watters (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 527?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 24, 2025. Enacted.
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