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NH SB500

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Regina Birdsell

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires covered establishments (businesses open to the public, shippers, warehouses, distribution centers) to grant restroom access to commercial drivers who are delivering goods or waiting to load cargo

  • Defines covered drivers as commercial motor vehicle operators and excludes small facilities (800 square feet or less) with employee-only restrooms from the requirement

  • Mandates that terminal operators at marine ports provide sufficient restrooms for drayage truck operators (vehicles over 33,000 pounds) in accessible areas, including parking spaces for drivers to use while accessing facilities

  • Exempts establishments from providing restroom access if it would create obvious health, safety, or security risks

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Transportation House Journal 5

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/26/2026
Transportation11/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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