Bill > HB423

This bill modifies existing law regarding political advertising on public property by requiring the consent of the closest property owner abutting a public right-of-way before placing political signs or advertisements. The legislation allows the nearest property owner who did not provide consent to not only remove political advertisements but also to cover them or place them flat on the ground, with the requirement that they attach a copy of the relevant legal section and a document identifying themselves and their address. The bill maintains existing requirements that political advertisements must be removed by candidates no later than the second Friday following an election, and prohibits placing signs on utility poles or highway signs. The new provisions specifically give more control to adjacent property owners, allowing them to have a say in and potentially prevent political advertising on public property near their land. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a transition period for implementation and awareness of the new rules.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0737&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB423