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SB 415 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

Condominium exemption and registration changes

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(New Title) relative to a certain exemption in interest in condominium units and abbreviated registrations.

Expands the exemption from the condominium act for offers or dispositions of interests in condominium units, repeals abbreviated condominium registrations, and establishes a commission to study condominium statutes.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill: I. Expands the scope of the exemption from the condominium act governing offers or disposition of interests in a condominium unit. II. Repeals abbreviated condominium registrations. III. Establishes a commission to study condominium statutes.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“There is established a commission to study RSA 356-B (condominium act), including, but not limited to, the condominium registration process administered by the department of justice.”
RSA 356-B:71
“Two members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.”
RSA 356-B:71
“Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.”
RSA 356-B:71
“Identify barriers within the condominium act that may discourage or delay the construction of new condominium units;”
RSA 356-B:71

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDPrimeMinority Leader

Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Pat LongD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD

Public testimony

13 signed in online

85% support15% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 20, 2026Public hearingSenate Commerce39:41–43:113m 30slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0672s; Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0672s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-0672s — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 7, 2026Public hearingHouse Housing5:36–6:451m 9slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Apr 21, 2026Public hearingHouse Housing44:05–47:553m 50slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1576h (NT); Executive Session
  • May 7, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1576h — adopted, voice vote; Amendment # 2026-1576h — adopted, voice vote
  • May 14, 2026Floor debateSenate floor6:39:36–6:40:2549slocated in the stream transcriptSen. Innis Moved to Concur with the House Amendment — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

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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, 09:45 am; SC 1
  3. Feb 19, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0672s, 02/19/2026; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 6
  4. Feb 19, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0672s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
  5. Feb 19, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0672s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 5 P. 124
  7. Apr 7, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  8. Apr 21, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/21/2026 10:30 am GP 231
  9. Apr 21, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1576h (NT) 04/21/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 18 P. 9
  10. May 7, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1576h: AA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 12
  11. May 7, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1576h: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 12
  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 245
  16. Nov 1, 2027SenI. Section 7 Effective 11/01/2027
  17. Jul 2, 2026SenII. Remainder Effective 07/02/2026

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Documents (PDF)

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