STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SENATE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Thursday, April 2, 2026
THE COMMITTEE ON Judiciary
to which was referred HB 1040
AN ACT establishing a committee to study the laws and procedures governing the filing and registering of quitclaim deeds in the state.
Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill
OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT
BY A VOTE OF: 5-0
AMENDMENT # 2026-1311s
Senator Debra Altschiller
For the Committee
This bill establishes a committee to study the laws and procedures governing the filing and registering of quitclaim deeds in the state. The Senate Judiciary Committee amended HB 1040 by deleting the Senate-appointed member of the study committee, and changed the quorum to a majority of the committee members. The Senate Judiciary Committee recommends passage of HB 1040 with amendment.
Deb Martone 271-4980
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Judiciary
HB 1040, establishing a committee to study the laws and procedures governing the filing and registering of quitclaim deeds in the state.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Debra Altschiller for the committee.
This bill establishes a committee to study the laws and procedures governing the filing and registering of quitclaim deeds in the state. The Senate Judiciary Committee amended HB 1040 by deleting the Senate-appointed member of the study committee, and changed the quorum to a majority of the committee members. The Senate Judiciary Committee recommends passage of HB 1040 with amendment.