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HB 1262 · 2026 · House · Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee

Heating oil and propane contract rules

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(New Title) relative to home heating oil and propane contracts and sales.

Expands contract-disclosure and prepaid-contract protections for home heating oil, kerosene, and propane dealers, sets requirements for tank removal and refunds, limits service-termination fees, and designates violations as unfair or deceptive acts.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 10, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill adds requirements for consumer contracts and pre-buy fees for home heating oil, kerosene, or liquefied petroleum gas.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Janet LucasDPrime
  • Rep. Heather BaldwinDDeputy Ranking Member· Resources, Recreation, and Development

Also: Rep. Rosemarie RungD, Rep. Seth MillerD, Rep. Bill BoltonD, Rep. Peter LovettD, Rep. Sallie FellowsD

Public testimony

15 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony

93% support7% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“This is a common-sense consumer protection bill, that prevents financial hardships for NH residents, due to price gouging during winter months.…”
— Jennifer legier, Camptonsupports
“Energy costs are a significant part of household budgets in a northern state such as NH. As such, it is important that these costs to the consumer are regulated in a manner reflective of their magnitude.…”
— John Walsh, New Londonsupports
“Protects consumers from predatory or unclear contract terms in essential utilities.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports
“I oppose this bill because it does not expand transparency, protections, or meaningful benefits for New Hampshire residents.”
— Tiffany Gladu, Goffstownopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2910:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-02-182:00 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-079:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 13
  2. Jan 29, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
  3. Feb 18, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
  4. Mar 3, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 0979h 03/03/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 10 P. 6
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0979h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 7
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0979h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 7
  7. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7
  8. Apr 7, 2026SenHearing: 04/07/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:40 am; SC 13
  9. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1713s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
  10. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1713s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  11. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1713s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  12. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1713s (Rep. Hunt): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 2
  13. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  14. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  15. Jul 2, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 222; eff. 8/31/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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