This bill establishes a prohibition on local legislative bodies from enacting any new regulations that differ from the state building code, state energy code, or state fire code. Specifically, it amends RSA 674:51, I to state that municipalities shall not enact, adopt, or implement any new ordinances, rules, or regulations that amend, override, deviate from, or differ from the adopted state codes. Furthermore, it introduces a new section, RSA 155-A:2-a, which explicitly prohibits municipalities from enacting new local amendments to these state codes after July 1, 2025, while allowing existing local amendments in effect as of that date to remain valid and enforceable.

Additionally, the bill modifies RSA 47:22 to clarify that local governing bodies are not authorized to pass or adopt new ordinances, codes, or regulations that contradict the state building code, energy code, or fire code. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to ensure uniformity in building regulations across the state by limiting local amendments and reinforcing compliance with state standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 674:51, 47:22