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NH HB1068

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Laurel Stavis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "hotel" under New Hampshire's meals and rooms tax law to explicitly include rooms or private homes advertised and rented through online platforms (such as Airbnb or VRBO)

  • Broadens the definitions of "occupancy" and "occupant" to cover homes, apartments offering sleeping accommodations, and short-term rentals, in addition to traditional hotels

  • Specifies that an "occupant" is someone who rents accommodations for less than 185 days under any lease, concession, permit, or agreement

  • Expands the definition of "short-term rental" to include accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in homes or apartments rented for tourist or transient use for less than 185 consecutive days

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Taxing certain occupants who have established permanent residences under the meals and rooms tax.

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0691h: Motion Adopted DV 179-162 03/12/2026 House Journal 8

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means11/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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