New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1837 — relative to the New Hampshire marine patrol.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 99; eff.05/28/2026

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 18, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill relates to the New Hampshire marine patrol.

This bill addresses aspects of the New Hampshire marine patrol. It specifies certain regulations or operational details related to marine patrol activities.

Summary

relative to the New Hampshire marine patrol.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

47 added · 81 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 1837 involve updating penalties for boating violations, raising the annual fees for public and congregate mooring fields, and removing certain safety regulations. Now, first-time violators will face a $50 fine, while repeat offenders within the same year will be fined $100. Additionally, the previous fixed mooring fee of $25 has been removed, allowing for a new fee structure that will be determined under different guidelines. These modifications are significant because they aim to enhance boating safety and generate more revenue for enforcing these regulations.

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HB 1837-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 12Feb2026...
CHAPTER 99 HB 1837-FN - FINAL VERSION 12Feb2026...
HB 1837-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 12Feb2026...
CHAPTER 99 HB 1837-FN - FINAL VERSION 12Feb2026...
1 Penalties.
99:1 Penalties.
2 Riding on Gunwales, Bow and Transom RSA 270-D:7 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
99:2 Riding on Gunwales, Bow and Transom RSA 270-D:7 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
3 Public and Congregate Mooring Fields, Permit Required.
99:3 Public and Congregate Mooring Fields, Permit Required.
(c) Each public mooring field applicant shall be assessed [a] an annual mooring fee [of $25 which shall be deposited in the navigation safety fund established under RSA 270-E:6-a]as specified in RSA 270:62.
(c) Each public mooring field applicant shall be assessed [a] an annual mooring fee [of $25 which shall be deposited in the navigation safety fund established under RSA 270-E:6-a] as specified in RSA 270:62.
4 Public and Congregate Mooring Fields;
99:4 Public and Congregate Mooring Fields;
(c) Each congregate mooring field applicant permitted by the director shall be assessed an annual mooring fee [of $25 for each mooring installed in the congregate mooring field which shall be deposited in the navigation safety fund established under RSA 270-E:6-a]as specified in RSA 270:62.
(c) Each congregate mooring field applicant permitted by the director shall be assessed an annual mooring fee [of $25 for each mooring installed in the congregate mooring field which shall be deposited in the navigation safety fund established under RSA 270-E:6-a] as specified in RSA 270:62.
5 Display of Numbers and Decals Required.
99:5 Display of Numbers and Decals Required.
HB 1837-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - I.
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CHAPTER 99 HB 1837-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - II.
6 Repeal.
99:6 Repeal.
7 Effective Date.
99:7 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2990 02/18/2026 HB 1837-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2026-0332h) AN ACT relative to the New Hampshire marine patrol.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
May 28, 2026 Effective Date:
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Revenue Fund None Expenditures* Indeterminable Funding Source General Fund Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill Estimated Political Subdivision Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 County Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 County Expenditures Indeterminable Local Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Expenditures Indeterminable   METHODOLOGY:
May 28, 2026
This bill modifies several boating-related statutes affecting penalties, safety requirements, and mooring fees.
The bill standardizes violation penalties under RSA 270:18 by establishing a fine of $50 for a first offense and $100 for subsequent offenses within the same calendar year.
The Department of Safety states the total fiscal impact anticipated with the change in the public mooring field fee is estimated to be less than $10,000 and change in fine criteria is indeterminable, as it would depend on the activity of future enforcement efforts.
This bill adds, deletes, or modifies a criminal penalty, or changes statute to which there is a penalty for violation.
Therefore, this bill may have an impact on the judicial and correctional systems, which could affect prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole costs, for the state, as well as county and local governments.
A summary of such costs can be found at:
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/lba/Budget/Fiscal_Notes/JudicialCorrectionalCosts.pdf AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Safety, Judicial Branch, Judicial Council, Department of Justice, Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Association of Counties, and New Hampshire Municipal Association
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 99; eff.05/28/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1880e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1880e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/07/2026); SJ 12

  6. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 13

  8. Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 12

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

  10. Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/24/2026 HJ 5 P. 127

  11. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0332h: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 57

  12. Amendment # 2026-0332h: AA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 57

  13. Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 57

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0332h 01/28/2026 (Vote 16-0; RC) HC 6 P. 19

  15. Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 228

  16. Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 03:15 pm GP 228

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 38

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 410 not signed on

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Not signed on (410)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1837 do?
relative to the New Hampshire marine patrol.
Who sponsors HB 1837?
HB 1837 is sponsored by Katy Peternel (Republican), Rosemarie Rung (Democrat), Karel Crawford (Republican), John MacDonald (Republican), and Joseph Hamblen (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1837?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 18, 2025. Enacted.
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