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NH HB1525

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Burton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires municipalities to allow at least 2 unrelated individuals per bedroom in single-family dwellings located in multi-family zoned districts
  • Defines "bedroom" as a room primarily intended or designed for sleeping purposes, even if used for other purposes, unless local regulations specify otherwise
  • Applies to most land areas and lots in multi-family residential zones, though not necessarily all such areas
  • Preserves enforcement authority for state building code and state fire code requirements
  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to zoning restrictions concerning dwelling unit occupancy.

Last Action

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

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing12/10/2025

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