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NH HB1553

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps monthly pet rent at 1% of the unit's monthly rent, regardless of how many pets the tenant has
  • Prohibits landlords from charging nonrefundable pet fees or pet deposits beyond standard security deposit limits under RSA 540-A:6
  • Exempts service animals and support animals protected under federal or state disability law from these provisions
  • Preserves landlords' ability to require tenants to pay for actual damages caused by pets
  • Allows tenants to sue for violations and recover actual damages, attorney's fees, and court costs

Legislative Description

Relative to pet-related fees and rent in residential tenancies.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing12/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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