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HB 1598-FN

(New Title) relative to notice and proceedings for tenants and landlords engaged in eviction processes.

Filed 2026 · Signed into law · Housing · Courts and Procedure

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StatusSIGNED BY GOVERNOR
In the HouseCONCURRED
In the SenatePASSED/ADOPTED
Introduced1/7/2026
Floor date5/21/2026
LSR number3181
Chapter0308
Local government impactno
Committee codeH34

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Where it stands

House: CONCURRED · Senate: PASSED/ADOPTED

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Sponsors

Dumont, Dillon(R) Hills 13, Beaulier, Calvin(R) Graf 1, Carson, Sharon(R) Rock 14, Cole, Brian(R) Hills 26, Ulery, Jordan(R) Hills 13
Prime sponsor in bold. From the General Court sponsor file.

What happened

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Votes

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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0463h

February 19, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

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Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1771s

May 7, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

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Ought to Pass

May 14, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

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House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1771s (Rep. Alexander Jr.)

May 21, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

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Committee reports

Reproduced from the House Calendar in the committee’s own words.

Committee — OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT

Rep. Dillon Dumont

New Hampshire continues to face a severe housing shortage, with low vacancy rates contributing to high rents and limited options for renters. Lengthy eviction processes can discourage property owners from renting units, particularly smaller landlords or those managing single-family or small multifamily properties, as prolonged non-payment ties up properties without income and increases financial risk. This reduces overall rental supply, exacerbates affordability challenges, and deters investment in new or maintained rental housing—critical when the state needs more units to meet demand. Through countless hours of hard work, housing providers, New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA), and the subcommittee created an amendment that resulted in a compromise satisfying needs on all sides. The majority of the committee believes the amended bill strikes an appropriate balance by streamlining evictions for clear violations (non-payment or material breaches) while preserving due process elements. Vote 15-3. 16 13 FEBRUARY 2026

Hearings and recordings

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