SB94 Repealing municipal amendments to technical requirements of the state building code in certain circumstances.
Repealing municipal amendments to technical requirements of the state building code in certain circumstances.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Standardizing building codes reduces construction costs by eliminating town-by-town variations that increase complexity and expense for builders and homebuyers.
Your Community
Uniform building codes make housing construction more efficient and predictable, helping address housing supply shortages across the state.
Your Freedom
Reduces municipal regulatory power over building specifications, which streamlines construction but limits local control.
Status
Signed by the Governor on 03/27/2026; Chapter 17; Effective 07/01/2026 at 12:01 am
Sponsor
Mark McConkey (R)
The Short Version
Repeals municipal additions to the state building code in certain circumstances, standardizing construction requirements across NH. Signed into law by the Governor.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Homebuilders and developers
- ▲ Homebuyers benefiting from lower construction costs
- ▲ Contractors working across multiple towns
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Municipalities that had specific building code amendments for local conditions
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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