raising the cap on certain reimbursements from the oil discharge and disposal cleanup fund.

HB 658 raises the reimbursement cap for certain costs related to oil discharge and disposal cleanup under the state's oil cleanup fund. This change directly affects entities seeking reimbursement for cleanup expenses, such as oil spill response contractors or affected businesses. The bill increases the maximum allowable reimbursement amount, with Section 3 taking effect January 1, 2026, and Section 4 becoming effective July 1, 2035. The previous cap expired June 30, 2025, as noted in the bill's effective date language. Governor Ayotte signed the bill into law on August 1, 2025, with Chapter 284.