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SB 110

relative to terrain permitting.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Lang and 2 co-sponsors

SB 110 reforms New Hampshire's terrain permitting process, taking effect September 13, 2025, to streamline or modify development approval requirements.

Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0231; Effective 09/13/2025
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Bill Summary · SB 110

Legislative bill overview

SB 110 modifies New Hampshire's terrain permitting requirements and processes. The bill, signed into law on July 15, 2025, became effective on September 13, 2025. Specific details about terrain permitting reforms are contained in Chapter 231 of the 2025 New Hampshire laws.

Why is this important

Terrain permitting affects land development, construction projects, and environmental oversight in New Hampshire. Changes to these processes impact both project timelines for developers and regulatory protections for natural resources and communities. The effective date of September 13, 2025 means affected parties needed to adjust to new requirements within weeks of the bill's signing.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of terrain permitting changes unclear without full bill text—could streamline approvals or weaken environmental reviews
  • Balance between reducing regulatory burden on developers versus maintaining environmental and community protections
  • Implementation timeline pressure, as the effective date came quickly after governor's signature, potentially creating compliance challenges for agencies and applicants

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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