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Introduced
12/10/2025
12/10/2025
In Committee
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Crossed Over
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill allows the state fire marshal to hear de novo appeals of local fire chief decisions within set timelines and grants them statewide authority to approve, deny, or allow project-specific alternatives and code modifications under the state building code.
AI Summary
This bill grants the state fire marshal new authority regarding the state fire code and building code, allowing them to hear appeals of decisions made by local fire chiefs in a process that is a fresh review, meaning it's not limited by the original hearing's rules or evidence, and requires decisions within specific timeframes, with further appeals possible to the building code review board. Additionally, the state fire marshal will have statewide power to approve, deny, or permit project-specific alternatives and modifications to the state building code for all municipalities, which is a significant shift from local control.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Erica Layon (R)*,
Dan Innis (R),
Carol McGuire (R),
Keith Murphy (R),
Yury Polozov (R),
Daniel Popovici-Muller (R),
Matt Sabourin (R),
Victoria Sullivan (R),
Last Action
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1650s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 17 (on 04/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2039&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&txtFormat=html&v=HA&id=2039 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=2039&txtFormat=html |
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