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HB 1357 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee

Manufactured homes allowed in residential zones

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permitting in all residentially zoned areas by right the placement of newly constructed manufactured homes.

Permits newly constructed manufactured homes as of right on individual lots in all residentially zoned areas statewide and prohibits discriminatory zoning restrictions against them.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · March 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill permits newly built manufactured homes as of right on individual lots in all residential zones statewide and prohibits discriminatory zoning restrictions against them.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“Manufactured housing as defined in this section shall not include campers or recreation vehicles as defined in RSA 216-I:1, VIII and RSA 259:84-a; or pre-site built housing as defined in RSA 674:31-a.”
RSA 674:31
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, newly built manufactured homes on their own lots shall be permitted as a matter of right in all land areas and lots in districts zoned to permit residential uses within every municipality in the state.”
RSA 674:31-b
““Mobile home” means any structure designed for use as a permanent dwelling built off-site prior to 1976 and not built in accordance with federal manufactured home construction and safety standards.”
RSA 674:31
““Retailer” means a person or entity engaged in the distribution or sale of manufactured homes.”
RSA 674:31

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jason OsborneRPrimeMajority Leader
  • Rep. Kimberly RiceRVice Chair· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Joe AlexanderRChair· Housing
  • Rep. Ross BerryRChair· Election Law
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore

Public testimony

132 signed in online · 44 wrote testimony

92% support8% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“To continue to be a strong diversified state New Hampshire needs to pass bill1357. Being able to choose what type of Dwelling to put on a purchased or rented piece of property will attract more business and commerce for the State.”
— Thomas Prince, Newmarket · Heron Point Estate Cooperativesupports
“My name is Timothy Anders, and I am the president of windy acres. I support this bill”
— Timothy Anders, Charelstownsupports
“As a queer person planning to propose to my girlfriend next year, I want us to be able to legally get married in the state we fell in love in.…”
— Lily Pudlo, Doversupports
“The term, manufactured housing may be used to describe things that are kind of the same, but not like the other. A modular home is built differently and is more durable than a mobile home.…”
— Michael Cahill, Newmarket · Rockingham 10 Newfields, Newmarketopposes
“I write in strong opposition to HB 1357. HB 1357 moves New Hampshire in the wrong direction by substituting rigid, top-down mandates for the thoughtful, locally informed decision-making that has long defined our state.…”
— David Preece, Manchesteropposes
“State Law (RSA 674:32) already allows for placement of Manufactured Housing within municipalities: 674:32 Manufactured Housing.…”
— Bruce Buttrick, Goffstownopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Refer for Interim Study16–1
    Overall
    94% yea
  • Mar 12, 2026HouseVoice voteSpecial Order to next order of business (Rep. Read)adopted
  • Mar 12, 2026HouseDivisionRefer for Interim StudyAdopted199–142
    Overall
    58% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 22, 2026Public hearingHouse Housing1:17–2:271m 10slocated in the stream transcript==RECESSED== Public Hearing
  • Feb 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Housingfrom 5:39:58located in the stream transcript==CONTINUED== Public Hearing
  • Mar 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Housing1:28:54–1:30:031m 9slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study — roll call; Executive Session
  • Mar 12, 2026Floor debateHouse floor5:47:32–5:52:435m 11slocated in the stream transcriptRefer for Interim Study — adopted, division 199-142; Special Order to next order of business (Rep. Read) — adopted, voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 17
  2. Jan 22, 2026House==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 09:30 am GP 231
  3. Feb 3, 2026House==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 03:01 pm GP 231
  4. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  5. Mar 3, 2026HouseMajority : Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-1; RC) HC 10 P. 94
  6. Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  7. Mar 12, 2026HouseSpecial Order to next order of business (Rep. Read): MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 81
  8. Mar 12, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA DV 199-142 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 81

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.