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HB 1271 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Third-party building permit inspections

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relative to third-party code review and inspection services for building permits.

Amends the state building code law to clarify definitions and expand the role of approved third-party inspection agencies, including for solar energy system projects.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · February 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill changes the state building code law to clarify definitions and expand the role of approved third-party inspection agencies and solar energy system projects.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Joe SweeneyRPrimeDeputy Majority Leader

Public testimony

37 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony

95% support5% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Allowing 3rd party reviewers can reduce delays and provide flexibility.”
— Daniel Hooberman, Laconiasupports
“My name is Karen and I live and vote in Bristol. I SUPPORT this bill to allow qualified third-party reviewers and inspection services for building permits.…”
— Karen Bemis, Bristolsupports
“I oppose this bill because modern energy codes lower long-term costs by reducing energy bills and protecting homeowners from inefficient construction. Rolling back these standards would lock in higher expenses for decades and weaken New Hampshire’s economic competitiveness.”
— Catherine Bushueff, Sunapeesupports
“I oppose this bill because it reduces transparency or public oversight and does not meaningfully improve outcomes 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

  • 2026-01-2810:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 13
  2. Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  3. Jan 28, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/28/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  4. Jan 28, 2026House: Refer for Interim Study 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 6 P. 5
  5. Feb 12, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 4

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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