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NH HB1262

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Janet Lucas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires home heating oil, kerosene, and propane contracts to include dealer contact information for contract discontinuation and the NH Department of Justice consumer protection hotline number

  • Mandates disclosure of all pre-buy fees, tank rental fees, and ancillary charges in plain language within contracts and solicitations

  • Requires dealers to reimburse consumers for undelivered pre-purchased fuel and prorated pre-buy fees within 30 days after contract ends

  • Gives dealers 60 days to remove their rented storage tank after receiving written or electronic notice from a consumer discontinuing service, or transfer ownership to consumer or another dealer

  • Prohibits dealers from charging rental fees for propane tanks owned by another company or the consumer; violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under RSA 358-A

Legislative Description

Relative to home heating oil and propane contracts and sales.

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0979h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Affairs12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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