relative to home heating oil and propane contracts.

This bill updates New Hampshire laws to strengthen consumer protections for home heating oil, kerosene, and propane contracts. It requires dealers to provide clear, plain-language written agreements that detail all costs, contract terms, and contact information for both the dealer and the state consumer protection hotline. The legislation mandates that dealers securing prepaid contracts must maintain financial backing, such as futures contracts, bonds, or inventory, to ensure they can fulfill their obligations. Additionally, it restricts advertising for prepaid plans to specific months in the heating season and requires dealers to refund unused funds promptly if a contract ends early.