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NH HB1349

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Meuse

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts municipalities with population density below 250 residents per square mile from state requirements to permit multi-family residential development on commercially zoned land

  • Population density is determined using the latest U.S. Census Bureau data

  • Exemption applies regardless of federal rural or urban area designations assigned by the Census Bureau

  • Exemption remains in effect even when rural and urban area classifications overlap within a municipality

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relative to exemptions from multi-family zoning requirements for small or low-density communities.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing12/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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