New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB523 — (Second New Title) establishing a committee to study the implementation of a residential builder registration system.

Last action — PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced November 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 09, 2026.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

(Second New Title) establishing a committee to study the implementation of a residential builder registration system.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

48 added · 52 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of SB 523 establishes a committee to study the implementation of a residential builder registration system in New Hampshire, with an emphasis on improving consumer protection and transparency in the building industry. This bill highlights the need to address isolated instances of fraud and abuse, mostly from out-of-state builders, which have damaged consumer confidence. By creating this committee, the state aims to explore effective ways to strengthen accountability in the residential construction sector without imposing heavy burdens on builders.

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SB 523-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/05/2026 0831s 7May2026...
CHAPTER 258 SB 523-FN - FINAL VERSION 03/05/2026 0831s 7May2026...
SB 523-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/05/2026 0831s 7May2026...
CHAPTER 258 SB 523-FN - FINAL VERSION 03/05/2026 0831s 7May2026...
1 Findings and Statement of Purpose.
258:1 Findings and Statement of Purpose.
2 Committee Established.
258:2 Committee Established.
There is established a committee to study the implementation of a statewide registration system for residential builders and contractors.
There is established a committee to study the implementation of a statewide registration system for residential builders and contractorFor the purposes of this act, “residential builder” shall mean a person or business entity whose primary source of income is derived from the construction, reconstruction, or substantial renovation of residential properties consisting of 4 or fewer dwelling units in a single building.
For the purposes of this act, “residential builder” shall mean a person or business entity whose primary source of income is derived from the construction, reconstruction, or substantial renovation of residential properties consisting of 4 or fewer dwelling units in a single building.
258:3 Membership and Compensation.
3 Membership and Compensation.
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II.Legislative members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
Legislative members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
258:4 Duties.
4 Duties.
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II.Assess whether a registration system would enhance consumer protection and address instances of fraud, misrepresentation, exploitation, and miscommunication.
Assess whether a registration system would enhance consumer protection and address instances of fraud, misrepresentation, exploitation, and miscommunication.
SB 523-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - IV.
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CHAPTER 258 SB 523-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - V.
5 Chairperson;
258:5 Chairperson;
6 Report.
258:6 Report.
7 Effective Date.
258:7 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2153 05/12/2026 SB 523-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT # 2026-1589h) AN ACT establishing a committee to study the implementation of a residential builder registration system.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county and local expenditures or revenue.
July 02, 2026
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
None
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 258; Effective 07/02/2026

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

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

  4. Sen. Innis Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1589h: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 14

  6. Amendment # 2026-1589h: AA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 14

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1589h (NT) 04/21/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 18 P. 9

  8. Executive Session: 04/21/2026 10:30 am GP 231

  9. Public Hearing: 04/21/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  10. Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 8 P. 114

  11. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0831s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  12. Committee Amendment # 2026-0831s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  13. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0831s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8

  14. Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am; SC 1

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 410 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (410)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB523 do?
(Second New Title) establishing a committee to study the implementation of a residential builder registration system.
Who sponsors SB523?
SB523 is sponsored by Howard Pearl (Republican), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Daniel Innis (Republican), Ruth Ward (Republican), and David Watters (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB523?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced November 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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