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NH HB1375

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits landlords from requiring or accepting more than one application fee from the same prospective tenant within any 12-month period

  • Applies regardless of how many rental units the tenant applies for or leases from the same landlord or agent

  • Defines "application fee" broadly to include fees for background checks, credit checks, administrative costs, initial applications, renewals, or applications to other units under the same landlord

  • Adds this prohibition to RSA 540-A:3, which covers specific prohibited acts by landlords

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Prohibiting landlords from charging more than one application fee per tenant every 12 months.

Last Action

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0421h

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing12/2/2025

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