HB1620 Requiring the removal of residential heating oil underground after 12 consecutive months of non-use except in certain circumstances.
Requiring the removal of residential heating oil underground after 12 consecutive months of non-use except in certain circumstances.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Tank removal costs $1,000-$3,000+, creating a significant expense for homeowners who switched from oil heat.
Your Community
Prevents groundwater contamination from leaking abandoned underground tanks, protecting drinking water supplies.
Your Freedom
Mandates action and expense on property owners for abandoned tanks, reducing discretion over their own property.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 122; eff.08/04/2026
Sponsor
Kristine Perez (R)
The Short Version
Requires homeowners to remove underground heating oil tanks after 12 months of non-use, with exceptions. Abandoned underground oil tanks can leak and contaminate groundwater, but mandatory removal imposes significant costs on homeowners.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Neighbors and communities with shared groundwater resources
- ▲ Environmental quality of residential areas
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Homeowners with abandoned underground oil tanks who must pay for removal
- ▼ Low-income homeowners who recently switched heating systems
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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