HB 459 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee
Zoning acreage rules near sewers
AI-generatedrelative to acreage requirements and zoning regarding sewer infrastructure and single-family residential uses.
Prohibits zoning ordinances from imposing acreage requirements for single-family residential uses that exceed what is necessary for community health and safety given available sewer infrastructure.AI-generated
Status
Referred to interim study (House) · January 7, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill prohibits zoning ordinances regarding single-family residential uses from requiring larger acreage sizes than are necessary for community health and safety, given sewer infrastructure.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Ross BerryRChair· Election Law
- Rep. Dan McGuireRVice Chair· Finance
- Rep. Alissandra MurrayDClerk· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Rep. Joe SweeneyRDeputy Majority Leader
- Sen. Mark McConkeyRChair· Capital Budget
- Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
Also: Rep. Michael GrangerR, Rep. Jessica GrillD, Rep. Patrick LongD, Sen. Tara ReardonD
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2025-02-0410:00 amHouse HousingLOB 305Public hearing
- 2025-09-2310:00 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Housing HJ 3 P. 11
- Feb 4, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/04/2025 01:00 pm LOB 305
- Mar 4, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
- Sep 23, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 09/23/2025 10:00 am GP 231
- Sep 23, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 09/23/2025 10:00 am GP 231
- Sep 23, 2025House: Refer for Interim Study 09/23/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 51 P. 12
- Jan 7, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 73
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.