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New Hampshire General Court · HB 1159 · Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 49; eff. 07/01/2026

relative to updating the state building code

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Became law
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Officially: “relative to updating the state building code. Read the full text

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2025-2026 biennium

Where it is

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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 8 · Dec 1, 2025
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 8 · Dec 1, 2025
Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 231 · Jan 15, 2026
Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 231 · Jan 15, 2026
Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 231 · Feb 3, 2026
Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 231 · Feb 3, 2026
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 6 P. 5 · Feb 3, 2026
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 6 P. 5 · Feb 3, 2026
Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 4 · Feb 12, 2026
Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 4 · Feb 12, 2026
Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 4 · Feb 13, 2026
Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 4 · Feb 13, 2026
Hearing: 03/04/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 7 · Feb 19, 2026
Hearing: 03/04/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 7 · Feb 19, 2026
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1058s, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 9 · Mar 5, 2026
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1058s, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 9 · Mar 5, 2026
Committee Amendment # 2026-1058s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6 · Mar 6, 2026
Committee Amendment # 2026-1058s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6 · Mar 6, 2026
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1058s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6 · Mar 6, 2026
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1058s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6 · Mar 6, 2026
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1058s (Rep. Layon): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 8 · Apr 9, 2026
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1058s (Rep. Layon): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 8 · Apr 9, 2026
Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11 · Apr 24, 2026
Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11 · Apr 24, 2026
Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82 · Apr 27, 2026
Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82 · Apr 27, 2026
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 49; eff. 07/01/2026 · May 12, 2026
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 49; eff. 07/01/2026 · May 12, 2026

The numbers

4
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Carol McGuireKeith ErfHeath HowardHoward Pearl
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 49; eff. 07/01/2026 (May 12, 2026).