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HB 1620 · 2026 · House · Environment and Agriculture Committee

Removing unused underground heating oil tanks

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(New Title) requiring the removal of residential heating oil underground after 12 consecutive months of non-use except in certain circumstances.

Requires removal of residential underground heating oil tanks after 12 consecutive months of non-use, with certain exceptions.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 9, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill establishes closure and remediation requirements for abandoned or leaking on-premises-use fuel oil tanks and mandates disclosure of tank status during property sales.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Kristine PerezRPrime
  • Rep. Ron DunnRVice Chair· Resources, Recreation and Development

Also: Rep. Louise AndrusR, Rep. Zoe ManosD

Public testimony

7 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony

86% support14% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I have been privileged to live on Mascoma Lake - six months of every year since 1995 - my sons and their families love Mascoma Lake. I want to keep Mascoma free of anything that can harm it for their lifetime too!”
— Marcella Logue, Enfieldsupports
“I support HB 1620 because leaking or abandoned fuel-oil tanks pose serious risks to soil, groundwater, and homeowners.…”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports
“It shows a hearing on HB1742 but it is not in the draw down menu so I am voting against 1742 here.”
— Karen Burnett-Kurie, Wolfeborosupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-101:00 pmHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-02-1110:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-02-1710:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-02-2410:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0310:15 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-03-249:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 28
  2. Feb 10, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/10/2026 01:30 pm GP 153
  3. Feb 11, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP153
  4. Feb 17, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  5. Feb 24, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/24/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  6. Mar 3, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
  7. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
  8. Mar 3, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0936h (NT) 03/03/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 10 P. 17
  9. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0936h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 35
  10. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0936h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 35
  11. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
  12. Mar 24, 2026SenHearing: 03/24/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 11
  13. Apr 23, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15
  14. Apr 23, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
  15. May 14, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
  16. May 14, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 154
  17. Jun 5, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 122; eff.08/04/2026

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Documents (PDF)

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