New Hampshire HB1371: prohibiting application fees for residential rental agreements.

Sponsors

• Janet Lucas (D, 7) · primary sponsor
• Efstathia Booras (D, 8)
• Ellen Read (D, 10)
• Karen Hegner (D, 41)
• Matthew Hicks (D, 24)

Latest actions

1. February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 23
2. February 9, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 16-2; CC) HC 7 P. 14
3. January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
4. January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 11:00 am GP 231
5. December 2, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 17

Common questions

What is HB1371?

HB1371 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): prohibiting application fees for residential rental agreements.

What is the status of HB1371?

Failed as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 23 (February 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1371?

Janet Lucas (D, 7), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1371?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3009&sy=2026