HB 1127 — relative to the uniform voidable transactions act.
Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 215; eff.8/31/2026
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 10, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
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In plain language
The bill relates to the uniform voidable transactions act.
This bill addresses the uniform voidable transactions act, which deals with certain transactions that can be challenged in court. It clarifies rules regarding transactions that may be voidable under specific conditions.
Summary
relative to the uniform voidable transactions act.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
382 added · 385 removedPlain-language change summary
In the final version of HB 1127, a new chapter was added to the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act, which clarifies how ownership and control of a debtor's assets are defined. Specifically, it details the conditions under which a person or corporation is considered to have significant control over a debtor, including ownership of 20% or more of voting securities. Additionally, the definition of "asset" was emphasized to restrict certain properties from being counted, such as those with valid liens or those exempt under other laws. These changes matter because they provide clearer guidance for legal and financial situations involving debtors, helping to prevent potential abuse and ensuring fair treatment in business transactions.
CHAPTER 215 HB 1127 - VERSIONFINAL ADOPTEDVERSION BY BOTH BODIES 11Mar2026...
CHAPTER 215 HB 1127 - VERSIONFINAL ADOPTEDVERSION BY BOTH BODIES 11Mar2026...
1215:1 New Chapter;
Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 545-A545- A the following new chapter:
“Claim”, except as used in “claim for relief”,relief,” means a right to payment, whether or not the right is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, legal, equitable, secured, or unsecured.
HB 1127 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - V.
CHAPTER 215 HB 1127 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - VII.
(d) An affiliate, or an insider of an affiliateaffiliate, as if the affiliate were the debtor;
HB 1127 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 3 - (b) Includes a spendthrift provision;
CHAPTER 215 HB 1127 - FINAL VERSION - Page 3 - XIV.
Value is given for a transfer or an obligation if, in exchange for the transfer or obligation, property is transferred or an antecedent debt is secured or satisfied, but value does not include an HB 1127 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 4 - unperformed promise made otherwise than in the ordinary course of the promisor’s business to furnish support to the debtor or another person.
II.II.For the purposes of RSA 545-B:4, I(b) and RSA 545-B:5, a person gives a reasonably equivalent value if the person acquires an interest of the debtor in an asset pursuant to a regularly conducted, non-collusive foreclosure sale or execution of a power of sale for the acquisition or disposition of the interest of the debtor upon default under a mortgage, deed of trust, or security agreement.
For the purposes of RSA 545-B:4, I(b) and RSA 545-B:5, a person gives a reasonably equivalent value if the person acquires an interest of the debtor in an asset pursuant to a regularly conducted, noncollusive foreclosure sale or execution of a power of sale for the acquisition or disposition of the interest of the debtor upon default under a mortgage, deed of trust, or security agreement.
CHAPTER 215 HB 1127 - FINAL VERSION - Page 4 - 545-B:4 Transfer or Obligation Voidable as to Present or Future Creditor.
and HB 1127 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 5 - (k) The debtor transferred the essential assets of the business to a lienor that transferred the assets to an insider of the debtor.
CHAPTER 215 HB 1127 - FINAL VERSION - Page 5 - II.
HB 1127 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 6 - (a) If oral, when it becomes effective between the parties;
CHAPTER 215 HB 1127 - FINAL VERSION - Page 6 - II.
HB 1127 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 7 - III.
Notwithstanding voidability of a transfer or an obligation under this chapter, a good-good-faith faith transferee or obligee is entitled, to the extent of the value given the debtor for the transfer or obligation, to:
or CHAPTER 215 HB 1127 - FINAL VERSION - Page 7 - (c) If made pursuant to a good-faith effort to rehabilitate the debtor and the transfer secured present value given for that purpose as well as an antecedent debt of the debtor.
HB 1127 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 8 - I.
CHAPTER 215 HB 1127 - FINAL VERSION - Page 8 - (b) “Series organization” means an organization that, pursuant to the law under which it is organized, has the following characteristics:
(3) Debt incurred or existing with respect to the activities or property of the organization is enforceable against the property of the organization only,only and not against the property of or associated with a protected series of the organization.
HB 1127 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 9 - II.
CHAPTER 215 HB 1127 - FINAL VERSION - Page 9 - 545-B:14 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
The predecessor of this chapter, RSA 545-A, was cited as the uniformUniform fraudulentFraudulent transferTransfer act,Act, and this chapter, RSA 545-B, may be cited as the uniformUniform voidableVoidable transactionsTransactions act.Act.
HB215:2 1127 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 10 - 2 Creditor's Claim Against a Settlor of an Irrevocable Trust.
3215:3 Creditor's Claim Against a Settlor of an Irrevocable Trust.
4215:4 Creditor's Claim Against a Settlor of an Irrevocable Trust.
5215:5 New Hampshire Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act;
In addition to asserting the lien as provided in subparagraph I(d), the state of New Hampshire, through the department, shall be deemed to be a creditor under RSA [545-A] 545-B for the liability of the employer as determined under paragraph I and may assert claims pursuant to RSA [545-A:4][545- A:4] 545-B:4 and RSA [545-A:5] 545-B:5, as applicable, and shall have the remedies set forth in RSA [545-A] 545-B for such claims under RSA [545-A] 545-B which are established by the state.
6215:6 Attachments;
Subject to the [Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, RSA 545-A] uniformUniform voidableVoidable transactionsTransactions act,Act, RSA 545-B, any interest in a retirement plan or arrangement qualified for tax exemption purposes under present or future acts of Congress;
provided, any transfer or rollover contribution between retirement plans shall not be deemed a transfer which is fraudulent as to a creditor under the [Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act] uniformUniform voidableVoidable transactionsTransactions act.Act.
By way of example and not by limitation, retirement plans or arrangements qualified for tax exemption purposes permitted under present CHAPTER 215 HB 1127 - FINAL VERSION - Page 10 - acts of Congress include defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans as defined under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), individual retirement accounts including Roth IRAs and education IRAs, individual retirement annuities, simplified employee pension plans, Keogh plans, IRC section 403(a) annuity plans, IRC section 403(b) annuities, and eligible state deferred compensation plans governed under HB 1127 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 11 - IRC section 457.
7215:7 Repeal.
8215:8 Applicability.
9215:9 Effective Date.
Approved:
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July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
August 31, 2026
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- Chaptered CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION Current pdf
- Version adopted by both bodies View text pdf
- Amended As Amended by the House pdf
- Introduced View text pdf
Action History
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Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 215; eff.8/31/2026
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Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
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Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
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Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2119e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14
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Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2119e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14
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Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15
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Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 13
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Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7
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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0880h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 52
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Amendment # 2026-0880h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 52
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0880h 02/25/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 26
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==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/25/2026 10:00 am GP 158
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==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158
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Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 02:00 pm GP 230
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 7
Sponsors
- Bob Lynn · Primary
- Paul Berch · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 413 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Bob Lynn Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Paul Berch Democrat
Not signed on (413)
413 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1127 do?
- relative to the uniform voidable transactions act.
- Who sponsors HB 1127?
- HB 1127 is sponsored by Bob Lynn (Republican) and Paul Berch (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 1127?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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