NH HB1611

Expands protections against state seizure of private property during declared emergencies to include real estate and real estate improvements owned by individuals or families, in addition to existing protections for personal property

Requires documented proof that alternative resources are unavailable before the state can take private property under emergency powers

Expands compensation for property owners whose property is seized to include replacement costs, loss of use, and attorney/administrative fees, rather than just damages

Grants original property owners the right of first refusal to repurchase their seized property at prevailing market prices if the state later sells it

Takes effect January 1, 2027