New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 5 R cosponsors

SB 594 — eliminating the use of agitators in instances where temporary docks have been removed from bodies of water.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 06/05/2026; Chapter 127; Effective 08/04/2026

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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 25, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 08, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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In plain language

The bill eliminates the use of agitators when temporary docks are removed from water bodies.

This legislation prohibits the use of agitators for specific scenarios involving temporary docks. It aims to regulate practices related to dock removal from bodies of water.

Summary

eliminating the use of agitators in instances where temporary docks have been removed from bodies of water.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

25 added · 50 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of SB 594-FN has made a few important changes regarding the operation of heating devices in public waters. The most notable change is that the required warning signs for these devices must now be readable from 200 feet away instead of the previous 150 feet. This is significant as it enhances safety by providing clearer warnings to people nearby about potential hazards related to thin ice. Overall, these adjustments aim to better protect public safety while also addressing ice management.

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SB 594-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2184 07/08 SENATE BILL 594-FN AN ACT eliminating the use of agitators in instances where temporary docks have been removed from bodies of water.
CHAPTER 127 SB 594-FN - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2184 07/08 SENATE BILL 594-FN AN ACT eliminating the use of agitators in instances where temporary docks have been removed from bodies of water.
SB 594-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2184 07/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT eliminating the use of agitators in instances where temporary docks have been removed from bodies of water.
CHAPTER 127 SB 594-FN - FINAL VERSION 26-2184 07/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT eliminating the use of agitators in instances where temporary docks have been removed from bodies of water.
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LBA 26-2184 10/30/25 SB 594-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT eliminating the use of agitators in instances where temporary docks have been removed from bodies of water.
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June 05, 2026 Effective Date:
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Revenue Fund None Expenditures* Indeterminable Funding Source General Fund Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill Estimated Political Subdivision Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 County Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 County Expenditures Indeterminable Local Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Expenditures Indeterminable   METHODOLOGY:
August 04, 2026
This bill adds, deletes, or modifies a criminal penalty, or changes statute to which there is a penalty for violation.
Therefore, this bill may have an impact on the judicial and correctional systems, which could affect prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole costs, for the state, as well as county and local governments.
A summary of such costs can be found at:
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/lba/Budget/Fiscal_Notes/JudicialCorrectionalCosts.pdf AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Judicial Branch, Judicial Council, Department of Justice, Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Association of Counties, and New Hampshire Municipal Association
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/05/2026; Chapter 127; Effective 08/04/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026

  5. Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 16

  6. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 15

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/25/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)

  8. Executive Session: 03/25/2026 10:00 am GP 228

  9. Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 11:30 am GP 228

  10. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 5 P. 127

  11. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6

  13. Hearing: 02/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 4

  14. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 594 do?
eliminating the use of agitators in instances where temporary docks have been removed from bodies of water.
Who sponsors SB 594?
SB 594 is sponsored by Katelyn T Kuttab, Lilli Walsh (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), Bob Lynn (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), and Regina Birdsell (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 594?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 25, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 594?
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