This bill introduces a new provision allowing municipalities to implement a public safety assessment on hotel occupancies to address public safety concerns arising from increased tourism and transient traffic. Specifically, it amends RSA 353 by adding a new subdivision that permits the legislative body of a municipality to vote on collecting a public safety assessment from hotel occupants, defined under RSA 78-A:3, XI, and room facilitators, defined under RSA 78-A:3, XIX-a. The assessment can be charged for a maximum of 30 days during a single visit and is intended to fund municipal services related to tourism. The collected revenues must be deposited into designated funds, such as a capital reserve fund or tourism support fund, and cannot be considered part of the general fund surplus until appropriated for specific purposes.

The bill outlines the process for municipalities to adopt this public safety assessment, including public hearings and voting procedures. It specifies that the assessment can be a daily charge of up to $2 per occupancy or a percentage of the occupancy price, with certain exemptions for lower-priced accommodations. Additionally, it allows hotel operators to retain a small percentage of the collected fees for maintenance purposes. The enforcement of nonpayment will follow existing ordinances, and municipalities can also rescind the assessment through a similar voting process. The act will take effect upon passage.