New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 5 D cosponsors

HB 1141 — relative to permitting and fee authority for mining and prospecting.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 292; eff. I. Sec 9-12 eff 7/10/2028 II. Rem eff 7/10/2026

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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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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 16, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 60% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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In plain language

This bill addresses permits and fee authority for mining and prospecting activities.

The legislation modifies the rules and fee structures related to permitting for mining and prospecting. It establishes new authority and processes for these activities.

Summary

(New Title) relative to permitting and fee authority for mining and prospecting.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

150 added · 158 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1141 now includes clearer definitions for terms related to mining, such as "dimension stone" and "mineral," which helps ensure everyone understands what is included under this legislation. Additionally, the bill introduces a section that establishes exemptions, specifically noting that mining activities that were already occurring before August 24, 1979, will not be covered by this new law. These changes matter because they clarify the legal framework for mining operations and protect the rights of existing miners while aiming for better regulation of the industry.

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“Reclamation” means the restoration of the affected site by grading, backfilling, compacting, and landscaping to a comparable natural contour and the reestablishment of a diverse, effective, permanent vegetative cover of the same variety previously occurring in the area which is HB 1141 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - capable of self-regeneration and plant succession equal to or greater than the land's productive capacity prior to the mining activities.
“Reclamation” means the restoration of the affected site by grading, backfilling, compacting, and landscaping to a comparable natural contour and the reestablishment of a diverse, effective, permanent vegetative cover of the same variety previously occurring in the area which is capable of self- regeneration and plant succession equal to or greater than the land's productive capacity prior to the mining activities.
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The requirements for mining and prospecting activities permitted under RSA 485- A:17, including requirements for financial assurance, reclamation, and public hearings.
The requirements for mining and prospecting activities permitted under RSA 485-A:17, including requirements for financial assurance, reclamation, and public hearings.
6 Terrain Alteration.
292:6 Terrain Alteration.
No application shall be accepted by the department until the fee required by this HB 1141 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 3 - paragraph is paid.
No application shall be accepted by the department until the fee required by this paragraph is paid.
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8 Discovery of Remains and Notification of Authorities;
292:8 Discovery of Remains and Notification of Authorities;
9 Department of Environmental Services;
292:9 Department of Environmental Services;
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The state geologist shall maintain liaison with federal and other state geologic agencies and with the state university.
The CHAPTER 292 HB 1141 - FINAL VERSION - Page 4 - state geologist shall maintain liaison with federal and other state geologic agencies and with the state university.
10 Local Regulation Excavations;
292:10 Local Regulation Excavations;
11 New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program;
292:11 New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program;
12 Repeal.
292:12 Repeal.
13 Effective Date.
292:13 Effective Date.
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The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage Approved:
LBA 26-2360 05/11/2026 HB 1141-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT # 2026-1723s) AN ACT relative to permitting and fee authority for mining and prospecting.
July 10, 2026 Effective Date:
FISCAL IMPACT:
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The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2029.
Sections 9-12 effective July 10, 2028 II.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Remainder effective July 10, 2026
Department of Environmental Services and Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 292; eff. I. Sec 9-12 eff 7/10/2028 II. Rem eff 7/10/2026

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

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2162e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2162e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  6. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1723s (Rep. Harb): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1723s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  8. Committee Amendment # 2026-1723s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1723s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17

  10. Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 15

  11. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6

  12. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0532h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 130

  13. Amendment # 2026-0532h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 130

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0532h (NT) 02/11/2026 (Vote 16-0; RC) HC 9 P. 45

  15. Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2026-0430h: 02/11/2026 11:30 am GP 228

  16. Executive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 228

  17. Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 01:30 pm GP 228

  18. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 8

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Not signed on (410)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1141 do?
(New Title) relative to permitting and fee authority for mining and prospecting.
Who sponsors HB 1141?
HB 1141 is sponsored by Nicholas Germana (Democrat), Lucius Parshall (Democrat), Peter Bixby (Democrat), Ellen Read (Democrat), and Tony Caplan (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1141?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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