relative to consumer guarantee contracts.
This bill updates New Hampshire laws regarding manufacturer service contracts, commonly known as consumer guaranty contracts, to provide greater consumer protection. It requires companies selling these contracts to register with the state, file their contract forms for public review, and stop using misleading marketing tactics such as fake checks or false price increase notices. The legislation also prohibits unfair discrimination, mandates fair handling of claims, and bans contract terms that would prevent consumers from enforcing their rights in court. Effective January 1, 2025, these rules apply to all service contracts covering property located within the state.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
Jul 2024
Introduced Dec 14, 2023
Signed Jul 10, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
1
Committee
6
Jul 10, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 07/03/2024; Chapter 0166; Effective 01/01/2025
May 23, 2024
House · Reported by committee
Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 6
May 16, 2024
House · Reported by committee
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/15/2024 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 20 P. 7
May 1, 2024
House · Reported by committee
Subcommittee Work Session: 05/08/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
Mar 2, 2024
House · Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 6 P. 139
Feb 15, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0521s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2024; SJ 4
Feb 15, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Committee Amendment # 2024-0521s, AA, VV; 02/15/2024; SJ 4
Feb 9, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-0521s, 02/15/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 7
Dec 14, 2023
Senate · Introduced
To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 1
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim Lang
RRepublican
Co
Dan Innis
RRepublican
Co
Howard Pearl
RRepublican
Co
Mike Moffett
RRepublican
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