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SB 439 · 2026 · Senate · Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee

Municipal zoning for data centers

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relative to municipal data center zoning.

Authorizes municipalities to regulate data centers located within commercial and industrial zoning districts.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · May 14, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill authorizes municipalities to regulate data centers in commercial and industrial zones.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Debra AltschillerDPrime
  • Rep. Hope DamonDDeputy Ranking Member· Education Funding

Public testimony

5 signed in online

40% support60% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-139:15 amSenate Election Law and Municipal AffairsSH 122-123Public hearing
  • 2026-04-0710:00 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing
  • 2026-05-0510:30 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 1
  2. Jan 13, 2026SenHearing: 01/13/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:45 am; SC 46
  3. Jan 29, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0176s, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
  4. Jan 29, 2026SenSB 439 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  5. Jan 29, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0176s, RC 16Y-8N, AA; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  6. Jan 29, 2026SenSen. Perkins Kwoka Floor Amendment # 2026-0352s, AF, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  7. Jan 29, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0176s, RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  8. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 5 P. 124
  9. Apr 7, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 154
  10. May 5, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 154
  11. May 5, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1807h 05/05/2026 (Vote 11-9; RC) HC 19 P. 26
  12. May 6, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  13. May 14, 2026HouseLay SB439 on Table (Rep. Ammon): MA DV 304-11 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 110

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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