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NH HB1262
Bill
Status
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Janet Lucas
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AI Summary
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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
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Mandates disclosure of all pre-buy fees, tank rental fees, and ancillary charges in plain language within contracts and solicitations
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Requires dealers to reimburse consumers for undelivered pre-purchased fuel and prorated pre-buy fees within 30 days after contract ends
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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
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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