HB 1180 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

updating the definition of the state building code to include the International Energy Conservation Code 2024.

HB 1180 updates New Hampshire's state building code definition to adopt the International Energy Conservation Code 2024 (IECC 2024) instead of the previous 2018 version. This change directly affects builders, architects, and developers who must comply with state building codes for new construction and major renovations. The bill requires all new projects to meet the stricter energy efficiency standards in the IECC 2024, which aims to reduce energy use in buildings. The update takes effect July 1, 2026, with minimal fiscal impact (under $10,000 annually through 2029).
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026
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Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
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Feb 27, 2026
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Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 9-6; RC) HC 10 P. 87
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Dec 1, 2025
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 9
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Wendy Thomas
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