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New HampshireHB3932025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

HB393

Sponsored By: Jonathan H Smith (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Stricter mooring rules for boat owners

Beginning January 1, 2026, the law treats spuds, lifts, and similar built-in devices as moorings on waters that require a mooring permit. You cannot use these devices instead of a permitted mooring on those waters. If you secure your boat to the bottom with such gear, you must get a mooring permit and follow state mooring rules. The text provided does not list penalties or exemptions.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jonathan H Smith

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • David Paige

    Democratic • House

  • John T MacDonald

    Republican • House

  • Karel A. Crawford

    Republican • House

  • Katy Peternel

    Republican • House

  • Lino M Avellani

    Republican • House

  • Richard R Brown

    Republican • House

  • Stephen L Woodcock

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/29/2025; Chapter 50; eff. 01/01/2026

    6/3/2025House

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 59

    5/13/2025House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/08/2025); SJ 13

    5/12/2025Senate

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10

    4/17/2025Senate

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

    3/27/2025Senate

  6. Hearing: 03/25/2025, Room 101, LOB, 01:50 pm; SC 14

    3/19/2025Senate

  7. Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7

    3/11/2025Senate

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0126h: MA VV 02/13/2025 HJ 5 P. 14

    2/13/2025House

  9. Amendment # 2025-0126h: AA VV 02/13/2025 HJ 5 P. 14

    2/13/2025House

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0126h 01/29/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 11 P. 8

    2/4/2025House

  11. Executive Session: 01/29/2025 10:15 am LOB 305

    1/22/2025House

  12. Public Hearing: 01/22/2025 11:30 am LOB 305

    1/15/2025House

  13. Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 3 P. 7

    1/10/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    5/12/2025

    HTML

  • Introduced

    1/10/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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