Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0215; Effective 09/13/2025
SB 166 requires sellers to provide residents in resident-owned manufactured housing communities with a 30-day written notice before selling a unit. The notice must include the sale price, terms, and other key details about the transaction. This applies to all sales within these communities, giving residents time to review and respond. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026.
SB 249 requires New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services to pay hospitals Medicaid funds starting in fiscal year 2026, using money collected under RSA 84-A from the previous year. These payments cover uncompensated care costs and must follow existing agreements between the state and hospitals. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and directly affects hospitals receiving Medicaid payments. It modifies how state Medicaid funds are allocated for uncompensated care, replacing previous payment mechanisms with a structured annual process.
SB 284 limits municipalities' ability to require on-site parking for residential developments. It caps parking requirements at 1.5 spaces per residential unit, applying to most new housing projects. The bill specifically exempts certain workforce housing units (studio/one-bedroom units under 1,000 sq. ft.) and multi-family developments with 10+ units from this cap. This directly affects local governments setting zoning rules and developers building residential properties across New Hampshire.
SB 121 requires insurance companies licensed in New Hampshire to provide 90 days' written notice to the state insurance department before stopping an entire line of insurance business or making significant changes to Medicare Advantage Plans. Specifically, it mandates notice for insurers ending Medicare Advantage Plan offerings in a county, modifying their contracts with Medicare, or substantially changing plan features. The law applies directly to insurance companies selling these plans in New Hampshire, ensuring the department is notified well in advance of any major service disruptions. This creates a formal process for transparency and allows time for potential mitigation efforts. The bill became law on July 15, 2025, and takes effect September 13, 2025.
This bill amends its own title to clarify it concerns record requests by health care providers and sets an effective date of September 13, 2025. It does not establish new requirements or alter how health care providers handle records; it only modifies the bill's title and timing. The bill is procedural in nature, with no substantive policy changes described in the provided text. It passed both chambers and was signed by the governor on July 15, 2025.
SB 178 establishes a dedicated fund to ensure New Hampshire's water testing laboratories have reliable equipment. It requires 50% of fees collected from water testing (excluding fees from other state agencies or grants) to be deposited into a special "lab equipment and replacement fund," which must be used solely for purchasing or replacing lab equipment to improve service. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) can use this fund for unexpected personnel or supply costs related to new federal/state testing requirements or high sample volumes, but only with prior approval from the governor and council. This bill directly affects DHS water testing labs and ensures long-term funding for their critical equipment needs.
SB 280 requires food delivery platforms (like Uber Eats or DoorDash) to obtain a written agreement from a restaurant or grocery store before taking orders or arranging deliveries from that specific location. This directly affects food delivery services and the restaurants or stores they partner with, mandating explicit authorization before service begins. The key provision prohibits delivery platforms from operating delivery services for a food establishment without a prior, express agreement authorizing them to handle orders and deliver meals prepared by that business. The law became effective on July 15, 2025, after passing both chambers unanimously and receiving the Governor's signature.
SB 157 modifies New Hampshire's vehicle inspection requirements for rental fleet vehicles registered under RSA 261:40-b. It requires these vehicles to undergo inspection only at the time of purchase (not annually), with a sticker indicating compliance valid until the common annual expiration date in the second year after purchase. The bill also mandates the Department of Environmental Services to submit an amendment to the state implementation plan (SIP) to the EPA for approval, which must be certified before certain provisions take effect. This change directly affects rental car companies and fleet operators enrolled in the designated registration program, streamlining inspections for their vehicles while ensuring environmental regulatory alignment.
SB 52 updates New Hampshire's default rules for trusts that lack specific instructions. It replaces the previous automatic inheritance rule with a new requirement: distributions to minors or incapacitated beneficiaries now need a court order, rather than being automatic. This directly affects trust creators, trustees, and beneficiaries in New Hampshire who establish or manage trusts without detailed provisions. The law takes effect on September 13, 2025.
SB 156 allows the state motor vehicle division to contract with third-party vendors for secure digital processing of vehicle title applications and information transfers. This change directly affects vehicle owners and dealers who submit title applications, streamlining the process through secure online platforms. The key provision replaces manual or internal systems with vendor-managed digital tools to handle title data securely. The law takes effect on September 13, 2025, after being signed by the Governor on July 15, 2025. It does not alter vehicle ownership requirements or fees, only the administrative method for title transfers.
SB 148 prevents individuals convicted of murder from inheriting money, property, or life insurance benefits from their victim. If convicted, the murderer automatically loses all inheritance rights, and any will, trust, or life insurance beneficiary designation naming them is canceled. The law also severs joint property ownership with the victim, converting it into equal ownership without survivorship rights. This applies to both criminal convictions and civil court findings of murder, ensuring victims' estates pass to other heirs as if the murderer predeceased them. The bill, now law in New Hampshire effective July 15, 2025, directly affects convicted murderers named in a victim’s estate plans.
