HB1091 (2026) Compare Changes


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1 Powers and Duties of Towns; Power to Make Bylaws. Amend RSA 31:39, III to read as follows:

III. Towns may enforce the observance of the bylaws by suitable penalties not exceeding $1,000 for each offense to enure to such uses as the town may direct .

2 New Paragraph; Power of City Councils; Bylaws and Ordinances. Amend RSA 47:17 by inserting after paragraph XX the following new paragraph:

XXI. For any ordinance or bylaw prohibiting sleeping or camping outdoors, the city council shall provide for a nonmonetary penalty that may be elected in lieu of a financial penalty.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.

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1 Powers and Duties of Towns; Power to Make Bylaws. Amend RSA 31:39, III to read as follows:

III. Towns may enforce the observance of the bylaws by suitable penalties not exceeding $1,000 for each offense to enure to such uses as the town may direct , except that for any ordinance or bylaw prohibiting sleeping or camping outdoors, the town shall provide for a nonmonetary penalty that may be elected in lieu of a financial penalty .

2 New Paragraph; Power of City Councils; Bylaws and Ordinances. Amend RSA 47:17 by inserting after paragraph XX the following new paragraph:

XXI. For any ordinance or bylaw prohibiting sleeping or camping outdoors, the city council shall provide for a nonmonetary penalty that may be elected in lieu of a financial penalty.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.