New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1620 — requiring the removal of residential heating oil underground after 12 consecutive months of non-use except in certain circumstances.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 122; eff.08/04/2026

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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 10, 2025. Enacted.

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

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High chance

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill requires the removal of unused residential heating oil underground after 12 months.

This legislation mandates the removal of residential heating oil that has been underground for 12 consecutive months without use, unless specific circumstances apply. It aims to ensure proper management of heating oil resources.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means enhanced environmental protection by reducing risks associated with unused heating oil.

Summary

(New Title) requiring the removal of residential heating oil underground after 12 consecutive months of non-use except in certain circumstances.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent revisions to Bill HB 1620 clarify that residential heating oil underground storage tanks must be removed if they are no longer in use or if the owner does not plan to use them again, with specific circumstances outlined for their abandonment. Additionally, the bill now mandates that information about the presence of such tanks must be disclosed during property transactions. These changes aim to ensure environmental safety and transparency for homeowners and prospective buyers, mitigating potential risks associated with old heating oil tanks.

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HB 1620 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 11Mar2026...
CHAPTER 122 HB 1620 - FINAL VERSION 11Mar2026...
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HB 1620 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 11Mar2026...
CHAPTER 122 HB 1620 - FINAL VERSION 11Mar2026...
1 New Subdivision;
122:1 New Subdivision;
Except as provided in RSA 146-A:21, II, a residential heating oil underground storage tank shall be removed, in accordance with state fire code as defined by RSA 153:1,VI-a, if a change in the heating system removes it from use or if the owner does not intend to use it in the future.
Except as provided in RSA 146-A:21, II, a residential heating oil underground storage tank shall be removed, in accordance with state fire code as defined by RSA 153:1, VI-a, if a change in the heating system removes it from use or if the owner does not intend to use it in the future.
2 New Subparagraph;
122:2 New Subparagraph;
3 Effective Date.
122:3 Effective Date.
Approved:
June 05, 2026 Effective Date:
August 04, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 122; eff.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. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15

  6. Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 11

  7. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0936h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 35

  9. Amendment # 2026-0936h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 35

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0936h (NT) 03/03/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 10 P. 17

  11. Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153

  12. Full Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153

  13. Full Committee Work Session: 02/24/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  14. Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  15. Full Committee Work Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP153

  16. Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 01:30 pm GP 153

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 28

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1620 do?
(New Title) requiring the removal of residential heating oil underground after 12 consecutive months of non-use except in certain circumstances.
Who sponsors HB 1620?
HB 1620 is sponsored by Zoe Manos (Democrat), Kristine Perez (Republican), Louise Andrus (Republican), and Ron Dunn (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1620?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
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