SB 509 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee
Dead-end road length restrictions barred
AI-generatedpreventing municipalities from limiting dead-end road length if compliant with the state fire code.
Prohibits municipalities from imposing length restrictions on dead-end roads or cul-de-sacs in subdivision approvals or building permits when the design complies with the state fire code.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 6, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill prohibits municipalities from imposing length restrictions on dead-end roads or cul-de-sacs in subdivision approvals or building permits when the proposed road design complies with applicable state fire code requirements.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
- Sen. Daniel InnisRChair· Commerce
- Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
- Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
Also: Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Tim McGoughR
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2026-01-279:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 1
- Jan 27, 2026SenHearing: 01/27/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am; SC 1
- Mar 12, 2026Sen: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/12/2026, Vote 6-0, CC; SC 9
- Mar 12, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.