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HB 1709 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee

Barring undocumented felons from renting property

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(Second New Title) prohibiting certain unlawfully present felons from occupying or renting real property, relative to pet vendor foster home and defining pet vendor foster facility, and providing procedures for the potential confiscation of livestock involved in cruelty to animal cases.

Prohibits unlawfully present felons from occupying or renting real property and authorizes sheriffs to arrest them during eviction proceedings, while also defining pet vendor foster facilities and requiring annual pet vendor reporting to the department of agriculture.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the Senate · June 4, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires individuals applying for residential rental housing in New Hampshire to disclose if they are not United States citizens or lawfully present in the United States.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Joe AlexanderRPrimeChair· Housing
  • Rep. Ross BerryRChair· Election Law
  • Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary
  • Rep. Katy PeternelRVice Chair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Kimberly RiceRVice Chair· Children and Family Law
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education

Also: Rep. Kristine PerezR

Public testimony

368 signed in online · 101 wrote testimony

4% support96% oppose0% neutral

ForHousing should prioritize legal residents

AgainstForces landlords into illegal discrimination

AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

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“All people shall be transparent on whether they are in this country unlawfully or not.”
— James Gardner, Keenesupports
“I support this bill because illegal immigrants should but be taking housing away from NH residents.”
— Daniel Gialanella, Chestersupports
“My name is Renee Philip-Ann Allen. I'm a resident in the ward four district of Dover, New Hampshire. I am opposing HB1709 as it is a discriminatory bill that will in no doubt have negative consequences on public health.…”
— Renee Allen, Doveropposes
“We need nonpartisan, fair, and equitable maps for voting to maintain our democracy.”
— Eileen Kane, Weareopposes
“This bill asks people to disclose if they are not US citizens even if they have documentation to be here. It seems this could lead to discrimination based on immigration status.…”
— Gayle Hoisington, Merrimackopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-279:00 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0310:00 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing
  • 2026-04-021:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 32
  2. Jan 27, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/27/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
  3. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  4. Mar 3, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0943h 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 10 P. 55
  5. Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0943h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 221
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseLay HB1709 on Table (Rep. Read): MF RC 153-181 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 222
  8. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0943h: MA RC 181-154 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 224
  9. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
  10. Apr 2, 2026SenHearing: 04/02/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 12
  11. Apr 16, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 14
  12. May 14, 2026SenSpecial Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, MA; 04/16/2026 SJ 9
  13. May 14, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 18
  14. May 14, 2026SenSen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-1939s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  15. May 14, 2026SenSen. Pearl Floor Amendment # 2026-1978s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  16. May 14, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendments #2026-1939s and #2026-1978s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  17. May 14, 2026HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1978s and 2026-1939s and Requests CofC (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 150
  18. May 14, 2026HouseSpeaker Appoints: Reps. Alexander Jr., Beaulier, Dumont, Reinfurt 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 150
  19. May 14, 2026SenSen. Gannon Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
  20. May 14, 2026SenPresident Appoints: Senators Gannon, Birdsell, Altschiller; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
  21. May 26, 2026HouseConference Committee Meeting: 05/26/2026 02:45 pm GP 234
  22. May 28, 2026SenConferee Change; Senator Pearl Replaces Senator Altschiller; SJ 14
  23. Jun 4, 2026SenConference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-2083c; 06/04/2026
  24. Jun 4, 2026SenSen. Pearl Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  25. Jun 4, 2026SenPending Motion Committee of Conference Report # 2026-2083c; 06/04/2026; SJ 14

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