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HB 1004 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Sprinkler system exemption for certain dwellings

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exempting certain dwelling units from automatic sprinkler system requirements.

Exempts certain dwelling units from automatic sprinkler system requirements.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · March 11, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill exempts certain dwelling units from automatic sprinkler system requirements.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Matt DrewRPrime
  • Rep. Brian LabrieRClerk· Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Public testimony

18 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony

50% support50% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support this bill with the recommendation that the Committee adopt the amendment brought forward by Ivy Vann.”
— Kate Coon, Peterboroughsupports
“I support this bill and recommend that the committee adopt the amendment brought forward by Ivy Vann.”
— Hope Driscoll, Jaffreysupports
“I oppose this bill because it reduces transparency or public oversight and does not meaningfully improve outcomes for New Hampshire residents.”
— Tiffany Gladu, Goffstownopposes
“I am writing in opposition to New Hampshire House Bill 1004. This bill proposes to expand the automatic sprinkler exemption from detached one or two family dwellings to detached buildings with up to four dwelling units used solely for residential purposes.…”
— June Trisciani, Manchesteropposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2810:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearing
  • 2026-03-031:00 pmHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 159Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 2
  2. Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 231
  3. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  4. Mar 3, 2026House: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 10 P. 18
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 38

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.