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NH HB1098

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lucius Parshall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RSA 674:41 governing the erection of buildings on class VI highways (unmaintained public roads) in New Hampshire

  • Requires the local governing body to vote to authorize building permits for class VI highways after the planning board reviews and comments on the matter

  • Explicitly states that municipalities assume no responsibility for maintaining class VI highways and no liability for damages resulting from their use

  • Requires building permit applicants to record notice in the county registry of deeds documenting the limits of municipal responsibility and liability before permits are issued

  • Takes effect July 2, 2026

Legislative Description

Relative to municipalities denying building or occupancy permits for property adjacent to class VI roads under certain circumstances.

Last Action

Lay HB1098 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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