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HB 1293 · 2026 · House · Ways and Means Committee

Taxing large nonprofit properties

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taxing certain properties owned by charitable or non-profit organizations.

Makes the value of charitable or nonprofit organization property exceeding $1,000,000 in a municipality taxable at the municipal rate, unless a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement is in effect.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill taxes the excess value of certain properties owned by charitable or non-profit organizations.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Bill BoltonDPrime

Rep. Thomas SchambergD

Public testimony

809 signed in online · 393 wrote testimony

3% support97% oppose0% neutral

ForNonprofits with large property holdings should pay their share

AgainstWould force service cuts or closures of essential programs

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“My name is Karen and I live and vote in Bristol. I SUPPORT this bill because I feel that if a charitable or non-profit organization property is valued at $1 million or more, they should be paying a tax..”
— Karen Bemis, Bristolsupports
“This bill is long over-due. Towns without protective ordinances are vulnerable to eroding tax base. Take Plymouth, NH for example.. It is reasonable to expect that a non profit with real-estate above $1million be taxed anything above $1million.…”
— Jennifer legier, Camptonsupports
“If any charity or nonprofit has over 1 million in holdings, that should be taxed. Why isnt the charity disbursing that money to those that need it ?”
— Kelly Butler, Gilsumsupports
“This measure poses a significant threat to the property tax-exempt status of nonprofits in New Hampshire. Balancing budgets by taxing nonprofits risks undermining essential services that our communities rely on.…”
— Andrea, NH LAKES LaMoreaux, Concord · NH LAKESopposes
“I am a land steward for a conserved area managed by the Society for the Protection of NH Forests, encouraging people to recreate on this beautiful 1500 acre property containing 3 ponds and 5 miles of trails.…”
— Richard Widhu, Nashuaopposes
“We do not need more taxes and we certainly should not be taxing organizations for the benefit of New Hampshire residents.”
— Karl Braconier, Hebronopposes
“Is this $1 million per charity or total in the municipality? Maybe should be percentage of total valuation, Catholic Church owns over $1 million in Manchester but percentage may be higher in small town.”
— Roy Schweiker, Concordneutral
“Could undermine nonprofit and community service organizations, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations they serve. However, with specific safeguards in place this concept may be beneficial.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchesterneutral

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2610:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearingcancelled
  • 2026-01-2910:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 154Public hearing
  • 2026-02-021:00 pmHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-02-022:00 pmHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-06-1510:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-06-1511:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 1 P. 14
  2. Jan 26, 2026House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/26/2026 11:30 am GP 159
  3. Jan 29, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2026 11:30 am GP 154
  4. Feb 2, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  5. Feb 2, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/02/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
  6. Feb 2, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/02/2026 (Vote 18-1; CC) HC 7 P. 23
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 37
  8. Jun 15, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 06/15/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  9. Jun 15, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 06/15/2026 11:00 am GP 159

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