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HB1598 Relative to notice and proceedings for tenants and landlords engaged in eviction processes.

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Relative to notice and proceedings for tenants and landlords engaged in eviction processes.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

6

Overall Impact Score

Mixed

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

6
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Your Wallet

Clearer eviction procedures reduce legal costs for both tenants and landlords and help tenants plan relocations rather than face sudden displacement.

6
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Your Community

Fair and clear eviction processes protect community stability and reduce homelessness from sudden displacement.

6
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Your Freedom

Balances property owners' rights to manage their property with tenants' rights to adequate notice and fair proceedings.

Status

House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1771s (Rep. Alexander Jr.): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/21/2026 House Journal 14

Sponsor

Dillon Dumont (R)

The Short Version

Modifies the notice and legal proceedings for evictions, affecting both tenants and landlords. Currently in Senate Judiciary committee. Eviction process reforms are critical in NH's tight housing market where displacement is devastating.

Who's Behind This Bill?

Who Benefits

  • Tenants facing eviction who need clear procedures and adequate notice
  • Landlords seeking streamlined legal processes
  • Courts handling eviction cases

Who Pays the Price

  • Whichever party faces additional procedural requirements under the changes

Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.

This bill was auto-scored using AI analysis of the bill text and legislative data. Scores may be refined as we review more bills.