This bill amends existing laws regarding hotel and motel operations by introducing new provisions and repealing certain requirements. Notably, it allows hotels and motels to establish policies that deny or refuse rental agreements to guests under the age of 21, as specified in the newly inserted section 354-A:17-a. Additionally, the bill repeals the previous mandates requiring hotel keepers to post rental rates in hotel rooms and for motel operators to display signs with rental rates, effectively removing these obligations from RSA 353.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the registration process for guests by requiring hotel keepers to record the agreed-upon departure time and date of each guest, while eliminating the previous requirement to maintain a book or card system for this purpose. The changes aim to streamline hotel operations and provide establishments with greater discretion in their rental policies. The act is set to take effect upon its passage on June 19, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 353:3-b
As Amended by the House: 353:3-b
Version adopted by both bodies: 353:3-b
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 353:3-b