HB 1040 (2026): establishing a committee to study the laws and procedures governing the filing and registering of quitclaim deeds in the state.

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HB 1040 (2026)

establishing a committee to study the laws and procedures governing the filing and registering of quitclaim deeds in the state.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 209

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 1 in support, 1 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on January 21, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1311s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1311s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 9, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On April 9, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2026 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1311s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Bob Lynn. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2026, making it Chapter 209 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2026, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
  • January 21, 2026, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
  • February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
  • March 19, 2026, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 9, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
  • May 21, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • February 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 9, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1311s — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2026, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1311s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 21, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
  • January 21, 2026: Executive Session: 01/21/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
  • January 21, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/21/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • February 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026
  • February 5, 2026: Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 19, 2026: Hearing: 03/19/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
  • April 9, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1311s, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 9, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1311s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026
  • April 9, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1311s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026
  • May 21, 2026: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1311s (Rep. Lynn): MA VV 05/21/2026
  • June 4, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026)
  • June 4, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
  • July 2, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 209; eff. 7/2/2026

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