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NH SB513

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daryl Abbas

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts and chartered public schools must engage an owner's project manager (OPM) at the time of applying for school building aid, rather than after receiving an award as currently required

  • The OPM requirement applies to construction or renovation projects of $1,250,000 or more, unless waived by the commissioner

  • Owner's project managers must carry comprehensive liability insurance, auto insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and professional liability coverage

  • OPM services typically cost 1% to 5% of total project costs, creating an indeterminable fiscal impact on local school districts since there is no guarantee of building aid approval

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Requiring schools to engage an owner's project manager for construction of school building aid projects at the time of application.

Last Action

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

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Funding2/26/2026
Education Finance11/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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