HB1751 Relative to a start park public safety parking surcharge.
Relative to a start park public safety parking surcharge.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Adds a new fee to state park visitors, increasing the cost of outdoor recreation for NH residents and tourists.
Your Community
Would fund park safety services but adds financial barriers to public park access.
Your Freedom
No significant freedom implications; a user fee for park services.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/26/2026 House Journal 9
Sponsor
Nicholas Bridle (R)
The Short Version
Would create a public safety parking surcharge at state parks to fund safety and emergency services at park facilities. Killed via Inexpedient to Legislate voice vote.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ State park safety operations
- ▲ Park visitors receiving better emergency services
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State park visitors paying higher fees
- ▼ Families who already find parks expensive
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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