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NH HB1691

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limits each person, entity, or LLC member to enrolling only one lot of land in New Hampshire's current use tax program

  • Caps eligible acreage at 40 acres in semi-rural zones and 10 acres in suburban/high-density zones, with high-density zone eligibility requiring public recreational access or adjacency to conservation land

  • Sets maximum percentages of land municipalities can approve for current use: 75% in rural zones, 20% in semi-rural zones, 10% in suburban zones, and 5% in high-density zones

  • Requires agricultural and forestry operations to follow sustainable practices including prohibitions on chemical fertilizers/pesticides, clear-cutting, and planting of non-native or invasive species

  • Imposes retroactive tax liability at highest-use rates from the last date of compliance for any violations of these requirements, effective January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relative to limitations and qualifications for land placed in current use.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal and County Government12/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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