New Hampshire HB1135: prohibiting the acquisition of prescriptive rights in private roads through adverse use.

Sponsors

• Deborah Aylward (R, 5) · primary sponsor
• David Fracht (D, 16)

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2026: Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
2. May 7, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1747h: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12
3. April 3, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
4. March 20, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 04/09/2026; SC 13
5. March 12, 2026: Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:10 pm; SC 10
6. March 6, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 6
7. March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0731h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 26
8. March 5, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0731h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 26
9. February 24, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0731h 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 21
10. February 11, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154

Common questions

What is HB1135?

HB1135 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): prohibiting the acquisition of prescriptive rights in private roads through adverse use.

What is the status of HB1135?

Failed as of April 3, 2026. Latest action: Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12 (May 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1135?

Deborah Aylward (R, 5), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1135?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2311&sy=2026