relative to the formation of fraudulent businesses.
Sponsored By: Luz Bay (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
More protection against fraudulent business filings
Beginning January 1, 2026, business filings cannot name people in business roles without their knowledge or consent. They also cannot use addresses without the owner's or occupant's consent, or be submitted without authority. Intentional violations carry penalties under existing state law. Individuals and businesses can report identity misuse in business formations or unauthorized changes through sworn statements in the state's required format. The New Hampshire Secretary of State can prevent fraudulent submissions and cancel filings found to be fraudulent or unauthorized.
Corporations can restate their governing documents
Beginning January 1, 2026, corporations covered by New Hampshire's voluntary corporation law can restate their articles of agreement. A majority of directors or trustees must approve at a meeting called for that purpose. A certified vote must be recorded with the Secretary of State and the city or town of the corporation's main office. Out-of-state nonprofits registered in New Hampshire must file officer-certified amendments or merger plans with the Secretary of State and pay the fee. The surviving corporation retains all powers granted by law.
Stricter business agent and office rules
Beginning January 1, 2026, businesses must use qualified registered agents when New Hampshire law requires an agent. Individual agents must be at least 18 and live in New Hampshire throughout their service. Business-entity agents must be active in state records, meet annual filing and fee rules, and maintain a New Hampshire agent and registered office. Businesses required to keep a New Hampshire registered office cannot use commercial postal boxes, virtual offices, or mail-forwarding services. Similar services are also barred.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Luz Bay
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Anita D Burroughs
Democratic • House
Donovan Fenton
Democratic • Senate
Jessica Grill
Democratic • House
John B. Hunt
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 185; eff. 01/01/2026 HJ 18
7/22/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
7/2/2025SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59
7/2/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2872e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 56
6/27/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2872e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 18
6/27/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
5/8/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/08/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 20
4/30/2025SenateHearing: 04/08/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:45 am; SC 16
4/2/2025SenateIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 10
3/27/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0960h: MA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 5
3/26/2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0960h: AA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 5
3/26/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0960h 03/19/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 17 P. 7
3/19/2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/19/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
3/13/2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 03/12/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
3/7/2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/23/2025 11:30 am LOB 302-304
1/15/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 8
1/10/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended
6/27/2025
Enrolled
6/27/2025
Introduced
1/10/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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