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New HampshireSB402025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

SB40

Sponsored By: Timothy Lang (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Boater education rules due in 60 days

The New Hampshire Department of Safety must adopt rules to carry out these boater education changes no later than 60 days after this act’s passage. The rules explain course approvals and testing. This deadline does not change fees or who qualifies by itself.

New rules for NH boater certificate

Beginning January 1, 2026, you must complete a commissioner‑approved safe boating course that meets NASBLA standards. A classroom course must give at least 8 hours of instruction. If you are 18 or older, you must pass a NASBLA‑approved online exam that meets U.S. boating education standards and attest you took it yourself. If you are under 18, you may take a proctored exam approved by the commissioner, if offered. You must score at least 80% to get the Safe Boater Education Certificate.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Timothy Lang

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Daniel E. Innis

    Republican • Senate

  • Jess Edwards

    Republican • House

  • Matthew Coker

    Republican • House

  • Michael I Moffett

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. II. Section 2 Effective 09/13/2025

    7/22/2025Senate

  2. I. Section 1 Effective 01/01/2026

    7/22/2025Senate

  3. Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0216

    7/22/2025Senate

  4. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 58

    6/30/2025House

  5. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18

    6/30/2025Senate

  6. Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 8

    5/22/2025House

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/06/2025 (Vote 14-1; CC)

    5/9/2025House

  8. Executive Session: 05/06/2025 01:00 pm LOB 203

    4/23/2025House

  9. Public Hearing: 04/22/2025 09:50 am LOB 203

    4/16/2025House

  10. Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Transportation HJ 11 P. 109

    3/28/2025House

  11. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/13/2025; SJ 5

    2/13/2025Senate

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/13/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9

    2/5/2025Senate

  13. Hearing: 01/28/2025, Room 101, LOB, 01:15 pm; SC 7

    1/22/2025Senate

  14. Introduced 01/08/2025 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 2

    1/7/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/30/2025

    HTML

  • Introduced

    1/7/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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