HB 1613 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee
Report on housing loans for disabled residents
AI-generateddirecting the department of business and economic affairs to produce a report detailing methods to increase lending practices for housing developments that help persons with disabilities.
Directs the department of business and economic affairs to produce a report on methods to increase lending practices for housing developments that assist persons with disabilities.AI-generated
Status
Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · March 4, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill directs the department of business and economic affairs to produce a report detailing methods to increase lending practices for housing developments that help persons with disabilities.
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
“The department of business and economic affairs, in consultation with the New Hampshire housing finance authority, shall identify and recommend legislative mechanisms to incentivize inclusive lending practices by financial institutions, including:”
“The department shall consult with at least 5 financial institutions operating in New Hampshire, including at least one community bank and credit union, and shall invite participation from Eastern Bankshares, Inc., and other regional lenders with demonstrated community reinvestment experience.”
“The department shall also solicit input from housing stakeholders, including disability rights organizations and advocates for accessible and innovative housing models.”
“The department shall submit a report of its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the chairs of the house and senate commerce committees, and the chairs of the house and senate finance committees on or before November 1, 2026.”
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Public testimony
117 signed in online · 10 wrote testimony
99% support1% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“This important Bill direct the department of business and economic affairs to produce a report detailing methods to increase lending practices for housing developments that help persons with disabilities.”
“I support HB 1613 because increasing lending options for housing that serves people with disabilities is essential to meeting New Hampshire’s accessibility and affordability needs.…”
“I support this bill because I think it would help people with disabilities to afford housing.”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Votes
yeanay- Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate9–8Overall53% yea
Hearings and debates
- Feb 10, 2026Public hearingHouse Housing20:07–25:295m 22slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
- Mar 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Housing1:43:39–1:44:481m 9slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate — roll call; Executive Session
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Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 28
- Feb 10, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/10/2026 09:00 am GP 231
- Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- Mar 3, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 10 P. 96
- Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0623h
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.