NH HB1139

Requires prosecutors to prove the defendant knew the area was a secured premises for criminal trespass charges to apply, adding a knowledge element to the offense

Redefines "secured premises" as private property posted in compliance with RSA 635:4 or fenced/enclosed to exclude intruders, replacing the previous broader "place" definition

Establishes specific posting requirements: signs must be visible from public roads or access points, posted on or within property boundaries, and clearly communicate restricted access

Requires landowners to make reasonable efforts to provide access or alternative routes for lawful public use (such as walking trails, lakes, or recreational areas) where it doesn't interfere with legitimate property interests

Takes effect 60 days after passage; fiscal impact on state and local expenditures is indeterminable due to potential changes in prosecution and incarceration costs