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NH HB1169

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Labrie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the minimum excavation notice period from 72 hours to 48 hours before digging can begin
  • Excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and six specific holidays (Christmas, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day) from the notice period calculation
  • Extends the validity of excavation notifications from 30 calendar days to one year from the date of confirmation
  • Notification remains valid for one year only if no utility alterations have been made at the excavation location during that period
  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to notification waiting periods to the underground utility damage prevention laws.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Science, Technology and Energy12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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