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New HampshireSB272025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

SB27

Sponsored By: Timothy Lang (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Repairs and limits for over-water homes

The law lets owners fix or modernize existing homes built over New Hampshire waters, as long as the use stays the same. Owners can update interiors or cribwork and use modern materials. They cannot expand the footprint or add interior living space. Adding a code-required exit is allowed and not counted as expansion. Approval requires an approved sewage disposal system. Routine maintenance that does not involve work in the water needs no permit. The Environmental Services Commissioner can waive some standards only for changes that better protect public water. A waiver cannot harm the environment, convert a water activity to a land-based home or business, or increase the footprint or living space.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Timothy Lang

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Keith R. Murphy

    Republican • Senate

  • Mark McConkey

    Republican • Senate

  • Pat Long

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor on 03/27/2026; Chapter 14; Effective 05/26/2026

    3/30/2026Senate

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 03/12/2026 HJ 8

    3/23/2026House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/12/2026); SJ 7

    3/17/2026Senate

  4. Special Order to the Present Time, Without Objection, MA; 02/05/2026; SJ 3

    2/5/2026Senate

  5. Sen. Innis Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3

    2/5/2026Senate

  6. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0022h: MA VV 01/08/2026 HJ 2 P. 66

    1/8/2026House

  7. Amendment # 2026-0022h: AA DV 191-148 01/08/2026 HJ 2 P. 65

    1/8/2026House

  8. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

    10/23/2025House

  9. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 10/22/2025 (Vote 8-7; RC) HC 51 P. 43

    10/23/2025House

  10. Executive Session: 09/24/2025 10:00 am GP 228

    10/23/2025House

  11. Full Committee Work Session: 09/24/2025 10:00 am GP 228

    8/25/2025House

  12. Retained in Committee

    4/21/2025House

  13. Executive Session: 04/16/2025 02:00 pm LOB 305

    4/1/2025House

  14. Public Hearing: 04/16/2025 10:00 am LOB 305

    3/31/2025House

  15. Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 11 P. 109

    3/28/2025House

  16. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0365s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025; SJ 6

    3/6/2025Senate

  17. Committee Amendment # 2025-0365s, AA, VV; 03/06/2025; SJ 6

    3/6/2025Senate

  18. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0365s, 03/06/2025; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 11

    2/20/2025Senate

  19. Hearing: 01/14/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am; SC 5

    1/9/2025Senate

  20. Introduced 01/08/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 2

    1/7/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/17/2026

    HTML

  • Introduced

    1/7/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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