This bill establishes a commission tasked with studying the implementation of a statewide registration system for residential builders and contractors in New Hampshire. The commission will consist of various members, including representatives from the Senate, House of Representatives, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, and the New Hampshire Home Builders Association. The commission's duties include examining the viability and necessity of the registration system, assessing its potential to enhance consumer protection, evaluating its structure, and recommending a fee structure to fund its administration without relying on general funds. The commission is required to submit a report with findings and recommendations by November 30, 2026.

Additionally, the bill includes a repeal of RSA 310-A:223, which pertains to the commission's study of the residential builder registration system, effective on the same date as the report submission. The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on state, county, or local expenditures or revenue. The effective date for the majority of the bill is upon its passage, while the repeal will take effect on November 30, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6:12
As Amended by the Senate: 310-A:223
SB523 text: 6:12