NH HB1709

Requires individuals applying for residential rental housing in New Hampshire to disclose in writing if they are not a U.S. citizen or not lawfully present in the United States

Establishes that lawful presence must be verified by the federal government pursuant to 8 U.S.C. section 1373(c), and prohibits landlords or property managers from independently determining an applicant's immigration status

Creates a presumption of lawful presence for applicants presenting valid New Hampshire driver's licenses, tribal identification, certain federal/state government IDs, or foreign passports with valid U.S. visas or entry stamps

Classifies knowing failure to disclose unlawful immigration status on a rental application as a class B felony

Takes effect 60 days after passage, with indeterminable fiscal impact on state and county expenditures due to potential prosecution and incarceration costs