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HB 1468 · 2026 · House · Municipal and County Government Committee

Optional flood resilience master plans

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(New Title) relative to a flood resilience section in municipal master plans.

Provides for an optional flood resilience section in municipal master plans.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 24, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill authorizes municipalities to include flood resilience planning in their master plans and expands eligibility for state housing planning grants to support flood hazard mitigation and related land use updates.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Suzanne VailDPrime
  • Rep. Hope DamonDDeputy Ranking Member· Education Funding
  • Rep. John CloutierDRanking Member· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Paul BerchDDeputy Ranking Member· Judiciary
  • Sen. Ruth WardRDeputy Majority Leader

Also: Rep. Wendy ThomasD

Public testimony

22 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony

95% support5% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“We are witnessing more frequent flooding, so HB 1468 would help municipalities recognize and respond to their specific vulnerabilities.”
— Susan Richman, Durhamsupports
“Please SUPPORT this bill. This bill would enhance municipal planning for flood resistance, allowing these plans to be included in master plans.…”
— Donna Reardon, Concordsupports
“Ah ... Just don't build in the 100 year flood zones. No public spending on planning for dumb voluntary building decisions. Just don't build in the 100 year flood zones.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-209:30 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing
  • 2026-03-179:00 amSenate Election Law and Municipal AffairsSH 122-123Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 21
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:25 am GP 154
  3. Jan 20, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/20/2026 10:25 am GP 154
  4. Jan 20, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 01/20/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 5 P. 13
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 16
  6. Feb 5, 2026SenIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 4
  7. Mar 17, 2026SenHearing: 03/17/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:30 am; SC 10
  8. Apr 9, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1234s, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 13
  9. Apr 9, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1234s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
  10. Apr 9, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1234s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
  11. May 7, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1234s (Rep. Pauer): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 5
  12. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  13. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  14. Jun 19, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 170; eff. 08/18/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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