New Hampshire HB1159: relative to updating the state building code.

Sponsors

• Carol McGuire (R, 27) · primary sponsor
• Keith Erf (R, 28)
• Heath Howard (D, 4)
• Howard Pearl (R, 17)

Latest actions

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

Common questions

What is HB1159?

HB1159 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to updating the state building code.

What is the status of HB1159?

Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 49; eff. 07/01/2026 (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1159?

Carol McGuire (R, 27), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1159?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2637&sy=2026