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NH HB1297

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Newsom

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RSA 477:34 to add "property owned pursuant to the public trust doctrine" to the list of properties that cannot be acquired through adverse possession (prescription)
  • Currently protected properties include town houses, schoolhouses, church lots, and public grounds
  • Prevents individuals from claiming ownership of public trust property by fencing, enclosing, or adversely occupying it for any length of time
  • Effective date is 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to property owned pursuant to the public trust doctrine.

Last Action

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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