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NH HB1135
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Aylward
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AI Summary
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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
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Eliminates the legal presumption that extended use of private roads can create an implied grant of rights or easement
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Amends RSA 477 by adding a new section (477:34-a) specifically addressing private roads and trails
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Does not apply retroactively to claims that were fully adjudicated before the effective date
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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