HB1143 Relative to the remediation of mold in rental housing.
Relative to the remediation of mold in rental housing.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Harmful
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Killing this bill means renters continue to bear health costs from mold exposure without clear legal recourse against landlords who refuse to remediate.
Your Community
Mold in rental housing is a serious health hazard, particularly for children and those with respiratory conditions. Failing to address this leaves vulnerable renters unprotected.
Your Freedom
Renters lack the legal tools to demand safe, mold-free housing, while landlords can continue to avoid remediation costs.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 23
Sponsor
Seth King (R)
The Short Version
Would have addressed mold remediation requirements in rental housing, potentially requiring landlords to address mold problems. Killed by voice vote (ITL), leaving renters without clear legal protections against mold in their homes.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Landlords who avoid remediation costs (bill killed)
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Renters living with mold
- ▼ Children and elderly in affected housing
- ▼ Public health
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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