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HB 1756 · 2026 · House · Municipal and County Government Committee

Standing property tax exemptions for organizations

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allowing organizations to file for property tax exemptions once and receive those exemptions unless and until a town assessor finds the organization ineligible for an exemption.

Allows organizations to file for property tax exemptions a single time and continue receiving those exemptions unless a town assessor determines the organization has become ineligible.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 10, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill allows organizations to file for property tax exemptions once and receive those exemptions unless and until a town assessor finds the organization ineligible for an exemption.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. David WalkerRPrime
  • Rep. John MacDonaldRVice Chair· Municipal and County Government
  • Rep. Jim MaggioreDDeputy Ranking Member· Municipal and County Government

Also: Rep. John LarochelleD, Rep. Kelley PotenzaR, Rep. Bill BoltonD, Rep. Susan DeRoyR

Public testimony

5 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

60% support20% oppose20% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Removing the need to reapply for this request would free the non-profit organizations to do more of the work they are supposed to be doing, while also decreasing the need for government spending on employees that are required to review the paperwork annually.”
— Amber Kehoe, Northfieldsupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-309:00 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing
  • 2026-02-179:00 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-04-079:15 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. 34
  2. Jan 30, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/30/2026 09:00 am GP 154
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154
  4. Feb 17, 2026House: Ought to Pass 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 25
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 31
  6. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 6
  7. Apr 7, 2026SenHearing: 04/07/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 10:00 am; SC 13
  8. Apr 16, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1374s, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14
  9. Apr 16, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1374s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
  10. Apr 16, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1374s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
  11. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 17
  12. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  13. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1374s (Rep. Pauer): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 21
  14. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  15. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  16. Jul 2, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 240; eff. 8/31/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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