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New HampshireSB5002025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.

Sponsored By: Regina Birdsell (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

No restroom remodels required for businesses

Businesses do not have to change or rebuild restrooms to follow the new access rule. The law requires allowing access when allowed, but it does not force construction or upgrades.

Restroom access for commercial drivers

If you are a commercial motor vehicle driver, you can use a restroom at a business where you deliver or wait to be loaded. This applies at stores open to the public and at shippers, receivers, warehouses, and similar sites. The restroom must be on the premises and meant for customers or employees. A business can refuse if access creates an obvious health, safety, or security risk. Small buildings of 800 square feet or less with employee‑only restrooms are exempt.

Restrooms for drayage truck drivers

Terminal operators must provide enough restrooms where drayage truck drivers usually go on port or intermodal rail yard property. This covers drivers of on‑road trucks with a GVWR over 33,000 pounds. Operators must let drivers use existing restrooms when it is safe, add toilets where needed, and provide a place to park while using them.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Regina Birdsell

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Brian H Labrie

    Republican • House

  • Denise Ricciardi

    Republican • Senate

  • Donovan Fenton

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gregory G. Hill

    Republican • House

  • Peter R Leishman

    Democratic • House

  • Thomas C Walsh

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 136; Effective 08/11/2026

    6/22/2026Senate

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 34

    5/28/2026House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026); SJ 14

    5/28/2026Senate

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 15

    5/7/2026House

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/14/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 18 P. 10

    4/28/2026House

  6. Executive Session: 04/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 234

    4/7/2026House

  7. Public Hearing: 04/14/2026 10:20 am GP 234

    4/7/2026House

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 5 P. 124

    2/26/2026House

  9. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

    1/29/2026Senate

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3

    1/15/2026Senate

  11. Hearing: 01/13/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 46

    12/9/2025Senate

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 1

    11/21/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    5/28/2026

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  • Introduced

    11/21/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

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