New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors
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HB 1523 — relative to disclosure requirements for homeowners' associations.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 306; eff. 1/1/2027

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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 July 16, 2026.

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Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Spreading across states

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In plain language

The bill updates disclosure requirements for homeowners' associations.

This legislation modifies the disclosure requirements that homeowners' associations must meet. It aims to ensure homeowners have better access to necessary information about their associations.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families living in homeowners' associations will receive clearer information about their community rules and responsibilities.

Summary

(New Title) relative to disclosure requirements for homeowners' associations.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

82 added · 92 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of HB 1523 includes new requirements for homeowners' associations to enhance transparency. Key changes involve the need for these associations to keep records of votes and actions for a longer duration, specifically one year after the election or action. This matters because it helps ensure that homeowners have access to important information about the decision-making processes and financial decisions of their associations, promoting accountability and trust within the community.

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(6) A list of the names and addresses of its current board of directors members and officers;
(6) A list of the names and addresses of its current board of directors, members, and officers;
HB 1523-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (1) During reasonable business hours or at a mutually convenient time and location;
(1) During reasonable business hours or at a mutually convenient time and location;
(c) Records retained by an association may be withheld from inspection and copying to the extent that they concern:
CHAPTER 306 HB 1523-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - (c) Records retained by an association may be withheld from inspection and copying to the extent that they concern:
(5) Communications with the association's attorney that are protected by the attorney-client privilege or the attorney work-product doctrine;
(5) Communications with the association's attorney that are protected by the attorney- client privilege or the attorney work-product doctrine;
HB 1523-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 3 - (d) To discuss contracts, leases, and other commercial transactions to purchase or provide goods or services currently being negotiated, including the review of bids or proposals, if the board of directors or committee determines that premature general knowledge of those matters would place the association at a disadvantage or that public knowledge would violate the privacy of any person.
(d) To discuss contracts, leases, and other commercial transactions to purchase or provide goods or services currently being negotiated, including the review of bids or proposals, if the board of directors or committee determines that premature general knowledge of those matters would place the association at a disadvantage or that public knowledge would violate the privacy of any person.
(a) The pecuniary interest is disclosed in writing and prominently to all members before or at the same time as the notice of the meeting held in accordance with the homeowners' association bylaws;
(a) The pecuniary interest is disclosed in writing and prominently to all members before or at CHAPTER 306 HB 1523-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 3 - the same time as the notice of the meeting held in accordance with the homeowners' association bylaws;
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306:2 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2666 05/11/2026 HB 1523-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2026-1711s) AN ACT relative to disclosure requirements for condominium associations.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
July 10, 2026 Effective Date:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county and local expenditures or revenue.
January 01, 2027
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 306; eff. 1/1/2027

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

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

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2168e: AA VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2168e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  6. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1711s (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 14

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1711s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  8. Committee Amendment # 2026-1711s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1711s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  10. Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 11

  11. Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 5

  12. Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112

  13. Referred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 39

  14. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0380h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 23

  15. Amendment # 2026-0380h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 23

  16. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0380h 02/03/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 7 P. 15

  17. Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  18. Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:30 am GP 231

  19. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 24

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on

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Not signed on (412)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1523 do?
(New Title) relative to disclosure requirements for homeowners' associations.
Who sponsors HB 1523?
HB 1523 is sponsored by Tara Reardon (Democrat), Joe Alexander (Republican), and John Hunt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1523?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
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