New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1530: requiring notification of abutters and public review prior to disturbing beaver dams in non-emergency situations.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1530 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: requiring notification of abutters and public review prior to disturbing beaver dams in non-emergency situations. Primary sponsor: Eleana Colby (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 189-156 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 47.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleana Colby | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 9 |
| Will Darby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 11 |
| Cathryn Harvey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Cheshire 6 |
| Allison Knab | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 12 |
| Laurel Stavis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Grafton 13 |
| Wendy Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 189-156 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 47
- Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0172h
- Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 6 P. 17
- Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 03:15 pm GP 228
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 24