HB 1184-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES
12Mar2026... 0756h
12Mar2026... 1089h
05/07/2026 1738s
4Jun2026... 2078CofC
2026 SESSION
26-2684
09/05
HOUSE BILL 1184-FN
AN ACT relative to the issuance of no trespass orders on municipal or school district property.
SPONSORS: Rep. Harvey-Bolia, Belk. 3; Rep. Freeman, Belk. 8; Rep. Pauer, Hills. 36; Rep. Peternel, Carr. 6; Rep. Sabourin, Rock. 30; Rep. Thibault, Merr. 25; Sen. Gannon, Dist 23
COMMITTEE: Municipal and County Government
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Establishes the process for issuing, extending, and appealing no trespass orders for municipal and school properties.
II. Establishes procedural safeguards for individuals affected by these orders, including the right to a hearing and appeal.
III. Requires all applicable existing NTOs to be reviewed by the governing body and either reissued or rescinded within 90 days, or those NTOs not acted upon become void.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
12Mar2026... 0756h
12Mar2026... 1089h
05/07/2026 1738s
4Jun2026... 2078CofC 26-2684
09/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
AN ACT relative to the issuance of no trespass orders on municipal or school district property.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Short Title. This act may be cited to and known as the "No Trespass Orders on Public Property Act."
2 New Section; Criminal Trespass; Order Against Trespass on Public Property. Amend RSA 635 by inserting after section 2 the following new section:
635:2-a Order Against Trespass on Public Property.
I.(a) A governing body responsible for public property, or a person designated by the governing body, may issue an emergency no trespass order (NTO) directing a person to leave or not enter specified public property when immediate action is reasonably necessary to protect public safety, prevent substantial disruption of governmental operations, or prevent damage to public property.
(b) An emergency NTO issued under this paragraph shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) State the date and time of issuance;
(3) Identify the specific public property to which the order applies;
(4) Provide a brief statement of the factual basis for the emergency issuance;
(5) State the expiration date and time of the NTO; and
(6) State that the person may request a hearing on the NTO.
(c) An emergency NTO shall be effective immediately but shall expire automatically no later than 35 days after issuance, unless approved pursuant to paragraph II.
II.(a) If the governing body seeks to continue an NTO beyond the initial NTO period, the governing body shall approve the NTO by at least a majority vote taken by roll call vote at a duly noticed public meeting, or at a non-public session if permitted under RSA 91-A and requested by the individual subject to the NTO.
(b) Any NTO issued or approved under this section shall include:
(1) The date of issuance;
(2) The specific public property to which the order applies;
(3) A clear explanation of the reason for the NTO;
(4) The duration of the NTO, not to exceed 1 year;
(5) A statement informing the individual of the right to request a hearing to contest the NTO;
(6) Instructions on how to request a hearing; and
(7) A statement informing the individual of the right to appeal an adverse decision to the superior court.
III.(a) An individual issued an NTO shall have the right to a hearing upon written request. The request shall be made no later than 10 days from the date of issuance or governing body approval of the NTO.
(b) The governing body shall hold the hearing at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
(c) If a hearing is not held within the timeframe required under this paragraph, the NTO shall be automatically vacated, unless the delay is attributable to the individual requesting the hearing.
IV. Following the hearing, the governing body shall issue a written decision, which shall state whether the NTO is:
(1) Rescinded;
(2) Modified; or
(3) Continued for a defined period.
V. An individual subject to an NTO may appeal a final decision of the governing body to the superior court. Any appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the written decision.
VI. All NTOs issued under this section shall expire by operation of law upon reaching their authorized duration and shall not be renewed except in compliance with this section.
VII. The governing body shall review within 90 days all NTOs in effect as of the effective date of this section and reissue or rescind them in accordance with this section. If no action is taken by the governing body on an NTO subject to this paragraph within 90 days, such NTO shall be void.
3 Repeal. RSA 635:2-a, VII, relative to the review of existing NTOs by governing bodies, is repealed.
I. Section 3 of this act shall take effect one year after its passage.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
26-2684
5/8/26
HB 1184-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2026-1738s)
AN ACT relative to the issuance of no trespass orders on municipal or school district property.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2029.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
New Hampshire Municipal Association
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | 2026-0756h |
| March 9, 2026 | 2026-1089h |
| April 28, 2026 | 2026-1738s |
| May 26, 2026 | 2026-2078CofC |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 27, 2026 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| March 3, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| March 3, 2026 | House | Floor Vote |
| April 21, 2026 | Senate | Hearing |
| May 7, 2026 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| June 4, 2026 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| June 4, 2026 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| June 4, 2026 | House | Floor Vote |
June 4, 2026: Conference Committee Report 2026-2078c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15
May 29, 2026: Conference Committee Report # 2026-2078c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
May 28, 2026: Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-2078c; 06/04/2026
May 26, 2026: Conference Committee Meeting: 05/26/2026 02:00 pm GP 230
May 20, 2026: President Appoints: Senators Gray, Lang, Altschiller; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
May 20, 2026: Sen. Gray Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
May 19, 2026: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Pauer, Rhodes, Harvey-Bolia, Maggiore 05/14/2026 HJ 13
May 19, 2026: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1738s and Requests CofC (Rep. Pauer): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
May 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1738s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
May 5, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1738s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
April 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1738s, 05/07/2026; Vote 3-1; CC; SC 17
April 15, 2026: Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:30 am; SC 15
March 17, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 7
March 12, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0756h and 2026-1089h: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8
March 12, 2026: FLAM # 2026-1089h (Rep. Pauer): AA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8
March 12, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0756h: AA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8
March 4, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0756h 03/03/2026 (Vote 18-0; RC) HC 10 P. 65
Feb. 18, 2026: ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:30 am GP 154
Feb. 11, 2026: ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154
Jan. 21, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 09:55 am GP 154
Dec. 1, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 9