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NH HB1135

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Aylward

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits anyone from acquiring prescriptive easements or rights through adverse use of private roads, ways, driveways, or trails on another person's land, regardless of how long the use continues

  • Eliminates the legal presumption that extended use of private roads can create an implied grant of rights or easement

  • Amends RSA 477 by adding a new section (477:34-a) specifically addressing private roads and trails

  • Does not apply retroactively to claims that were fully adjudicated before the effective date

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the acquisition of prescriptive rights in private roads through adverse use.

Last Action

Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, State House, 01:10 pm; Senate Calendar 10

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law and Municipal Affairs3/6/2026
Municipal and County Government12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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