This bill establishes a committee tasked with studying the implementation of a statewide registration system for residential builders and contractors in New Hampshire. The committee will consist of two members from the Senate and three from the House of Representatives, who will receive mileage compensation for their duties. The bill outlines the committee's responsibilities, which include examining the necessity and viability of the registration system, assessing its potential to enhance consumer protection, evaluating the structure and scope of the system, and identifying the appropriate state agency to oversee it. The committee is also required to solicit public testimony and recommend a fee structure to fund the system without relying on general funds.

The bill emphasizes the importance of the residential home building industry to New Hampshire's economy and acknowledges the need for accountability measures to protect consumers from fraud and abuse. It mandates that the committee report its findings and recommendations for proposed legislation by November 1, 2026. The act will take effect upon its passage, with no specific insertions or deletions noted in the provided text.

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