relative to the maintenance of private roads held in common ownership.

HB 1057 establishes clear rules for landowners who jointly own private roads without existing agreements. It requires owners to share maintenance costs either equally or equitably (based on road use and benefit), mandates 30 days' written notice before major repairs, and allows emergency access fixes without prior consent. The bill excludes roads governed by easements or deeded access, and provides dispute resolution through mediation or court, with the option to recover legal costs. It directly affects private road owners in New Hampshire who lack formal agreements, ensuring transparent cost-sharing and access maintenance.