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HB 1625 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee

Annual reporting on accessory dwelling units

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relative to annual reporting on accessory dwelling unit construction and use.

Requires the office of planning and development to prepare an annual report on accessory dwelling units, including data on type, occupancy, affordability, and use.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires the office of planning and development to prepare an annual report on accessory dwelling units, including data on type, occupancy, affordability, and use, and to compile additional information to assist state and local planning for growth and development.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Bill BoydRPrimeClerk· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. Jodi NelsonRClerk· Children and Family Law
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
  • Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader

Also: Rep. Jack FlanaganR, Rep. Eric TurerD, Rep. Jonah WheelerD

Public testimony

5 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

60% support40% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I write in support of HB 1625, a practical and responsible bill that will help New Hampshire make better housing policy decisions through improved data and transparency.…”
— David Preece, Manchestersupports
“I do think this is excellent information to collect. The Fiscal Note is ridiculous. The cities and towns can collect this information as they are already issuing the permits and doing the assessments. It would not be a full time job for even one person to compile this together.”
— Jessica LaMontagne, Doversupports
“Demanding the state reconnaissance of ADUs, specifically, reflects a mindset of ADU construction being the mission. IT IS NOT. Housing mania mission was an increased supply OF ANY KIND.…”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-209:00 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 28
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
  3. Jan 20, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
  4. Jan 20, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/20/2026 (Vote 16-2; CC) HC 5 P. 7
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 11

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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