New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 4 R cosponsors

HB 1205 — prohibiting state and county owned lands from participating in timber carbon sequestration projects.

Last action — Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

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    Introduced
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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 May 12, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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In plain language

This bill prohibits state and county owned lands from participating in timber carbon sequestration projects.

The bill specifically prevents state and county owned lands from engaging in timber carbon sequestration projects. This measure aims to direct the management and use of these lands in a certain way.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means a shift in how environmental resources and carbon sequestration initiatives are managed on public lands.

Summary

(New Title) prohibiting state and county owned lands from participating in timber carbon sequestration projects.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of Bill HB 1205 adds a chapter specifying that state and county-owned lands cannot participate in timber carbon sequestration projects. This change clearly outlines the prohibition and emphasizes the government’s stance on managing public lands. It matters because it helps protect public land from being used in private carbon offset schemes, ensuring these areas remain available for public use and conservation efforts. The bill will take effect 60 days after it is passed.

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HB 1205 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/26/2026 1132s SESSION 26-2591 08/09 HOUSE BILL 1205 AN ACT prohibiting state and county owned lands from participating in timber carbon sequestration projects.
CHAPTER 51 HB 1205 - FINAL VERSION 03/26/2026 1132s SESSION 26-2591 08/09 HOUSE BILL 1205 AN ACT prohibiting state and county owned lands from participating in timber carbon sequestration projects.
HB 1205 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/26/2026 1132s 26-2591 08/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT prohibiting state and county owned lands from participating in timber carbon sequestration projects.
CHAPTER 51 HB 1205 - FINAL VERSION 03/26/2026 1132s 26-2591 08/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT prohibiting state and county owned lands from participating in timber carbon sequestration projects.
1 New Section;
51:1 New Section;
2 Effective Date.
51:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 08, 2026 Effective Date:
July 07, 2026
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Action History

  1. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

  2. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 51; eff. 07/07/2026

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1132s (Rep. Pauer): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 8

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1132s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-1132s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1132s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11

  8. Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 9

  9. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 4

  10. Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 14

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/13/2026 (Vote 13-1; CC) HC 5 P. 10

  12. Executive Session: 01/13/2026 11:45 am GP 154

  13. Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 11:45 am GP 154

  14. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 10

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

411 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1205 do?
(New Title) prohibiting state and county owned lands from participating in timber carbon sequestration projects.
Who sponsors HB 1205?
HB 1205 is sponsored by Sean Durkin (Republican), James Tierney (Republican), Brian Cole (Republican), and Arnold Davis (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1205?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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