HB 1652 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee
Expedited permitting for home improvements
AI-generatedrelative to expedited permitting and third-party inspections for residential and minor home improvements.
Clarifies procedures for third-party building inspections and approvals, defines 'minor home improvement,' sets insurance limits for approved agencies, and allows expedited software-based review for minor projects.AI-generated
Status
Referred to interim study (House) · March 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill: I. Clarifies procedures and requirements for third-party building inspections and approvals. II. Defines "minor home improvement." III. Sets new insurance limits for approved agencies. IV. Allows expedited review using software for minor projects.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
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Sponsors
Public testimony
12 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony
58% support42% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“I oppose HB 1652 as proposed. This proposal is finding a "half baked" solution of a non-existent problem........ Minor Home Improvement definition is flawed. Should be based on the activity/scope of the “improvement” not a monetary value and who is assigning the $ value?…”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-02-179:30 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearingrescheduled
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 30
- Feb 17, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/17/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
- Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
- Feb 17, 2026House: Refer for Interim Study 02/17/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 9 P. 17
- Mar 5, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 20
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.