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HB 561 · 2026 · House · Public Works and Highways Committee

Municipal approval for state property transfers

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relative to the transfer of state-owned real property to municipalities.

Requires the state to obtain approval from municipal legislative bodies before transferring state-owned class I or II highways to municipalities.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires the state of New Hampshire to seek approval from municipal legislative bodies prior to transferring state-owned class I or II highways.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Nancy MurphyDPrime
  • Rep. Bill BoydRClerk· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. Daniel VeilleuxDDeputy Ranking Member· Transportation
  • Rep. Peter PetrignoDRanking Member· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture

Also: Rep. Rosemarie RungD, Rep. Wendy ThomasD, Rep. Maureen MooneyR, Rep. Michael AronR, Rep. James TierneyR, Rep. Mike BordesR, Sen. Donovan FentonD

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-02-0410:00 amHouse Public Works and HighwaysLOB 201Public hearing
  • 2025-02-1110:00 amHouse Public Works and HighwaysLOB 201Public hearing
  • 2025-10-1410:00 amHouse Public Works and HighwaysGP 228Public hearing
  • 2025-10-1410:15 amHouse Public Works and HighwaysGP 228Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 3 P. 16
  2. Feb 4, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/04/2025 10:00 am LOB 201
  3. Feb 11, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/11/2025 10:00 am LOB 201
  4. Feb 25, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  5. Oct 14, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 10/14/2025 10:00 am GP 228
  6. Oct 14, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 10/14/2025 10:15 am GP 228
  7. Oct 14, 2025House: Refer for Interim Study 10/14/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 51 P. 16
  8. Jan 7, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 77

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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