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SB 523 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

Study committee on builder registration

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(Second New Title) establishing a committee to study the implementation of a residential builder registration system.

Establishes a committee to study implementation of a residential builder registration system.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill establishes a board of builder registration, administratively attached to the department of labor. This bill requires the registration of and sets regulatory requirements for certain builders and general contractors engaged in construction-related business on any residential property.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Ruth WardRPrimeDeputy Majority Leader
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair· Commerce

Also: Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD

Public testimony

8 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

25% support75% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-209:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2110:00 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-04-2110:30 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 1
  2. Jan 20, 2026SenHearing: 01/20/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am; SC 1
  3. Mar 5, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0831s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
  4. Mar 5, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0831s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  5. Mar 5, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0831s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  6. Mar 12, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 8 P. 114
  7. Apr 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/21/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  8. Apr 21, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/21/2026 10:30 am GP 231
  9. Apr 21, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1589h (NT) 04/21/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 18 P. 9
  10. May 7, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1589h: AA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 14
  11. May 7, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1589h: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 14
  12. May 14, 2026SenSen. Innis Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  13. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  14. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  15. Jul 2, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 258; Effective 07/02/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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