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SB 84 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

Maximum residential lot size limits

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relative to zoning procedures concerning residential housing.

Sets maximum lot sizes for single-family residential uses based on the type of infrastructure serving the lot.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill sets maximum lot sizes for single-family residential uses based on the type of infrastructure servicing the lot.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as amended by the Senate. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“In a majority of land zoned to permit single-family residential uses in a municipality, for lots not serviced by municipal or community sewer infrastructure, no ordinance shall require lot sizes greater than 88,000 square feet for single-family residential uses.”
RSA 674:18-b
“In determining the majority of land zoned for residential uses, the municipality shall include all areas zoned residential or any non-residential zoned areas that allow single-family homes.”
RSA 674:18-b
“For lots serviced by municipal or community water infrastructure, no ordinance shall require lot sizes greater than 44,000 square feet for single-family residential uses if there is adequate water system capacity to accommodate development on such lots, unless the municipality provides empirical evidence that the water system cannot support additional homes.”
RSA 674:18-b
“For lots serviced by municipal or community sewer infrastructure, no ordinance shall require lot sizes greater than 22,000 square feet for single-family residential uses if there is adequate sewage system capacity to accommodate development on such lots, unless the municipality provides empirical evidence that the sewer system cannot support additional homes.”
RSA 674:18-b

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Keith MurphyRPrimeDeputy President Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair· Commerce
  • Rep. Joe AlexanderRChair· Housing
  • Rep. Jason OsborneRMajority Leader

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Mar 6, 2025SenateCommittee reportCommittee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0366s5–1
    Overall
    83% yea
  • Mar 13, 2025SenateCommittee reportCommittee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0366s5–1
    Overall
    83% yea
  • Mar 20, 2025SenateCommittee reportCommittee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0366s5–1
    Overall
    83% yea
  • Mar 20, 2025SenateVoice voteCommittee amendment 2025-0366sadopted
  • Mar 20, 2025SenateVoice voteSen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2025-1151sadopted
  • Mar 20, 2025SenateVoice voteSen. Ricciardi Floor Amendment # 2025-1067sfailed
  • Mar 20, 2025SenateRoll callOught to Pass with Amendments #2025-0366s, and #2025-1151sAdopted13–10How they voted
    Overall
    57% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    6–940% yea
    Democrats
    7–188% yea
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the Senate
  • Sep 23, 2025HouseCommittee report· consent calendarCommittee report: Refer for Interim Study16–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Jan 7, 2026HouseVoice voteRefer for Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 28, 2025Public hearingSenate Commerce59:45–1:07:307m 45slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Mar 13, 2025Floor debateSenate floor21:18–22:281m 10slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0366s; Special Order to — adopted; Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection
  • Mar 20, 2025Floor debateSenate floor31:11–32:341m 23slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0366s; Ought to Pass with Amendments #2025-0366s, and #2025-1151s — adopted, roll call 13-10; Committee Amendment # 2025-0366s — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 15, 2025Public hearingHouse Housing1:18:21–1:36:3118m 10slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • May 6, 2025Public hearingHouse Housing1:03:14–1:04:211m 7slocated in the stream transcript==RECESSED== Executive Session
  • Sep 23, 2025Public hearingHouse Housing5:13–5:3522slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study; Full Committee Work Session; Executive Session
  • Jan 7, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamRefer for Interim Study — adopted, voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 3
  2. Jan 28, 2025SenHearing: 01/28/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:15 am; SC 7
  3. Mar 6, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0366s, 03/06/2025, Vote 5-1; SC 11
  4. Mar 6, 2025SenSB 84 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
  5. Mar 13, 2025SenSpecial Order to 03/13/2025, Without Objection, MA; 03/06/2025 SJ 6
  6. Mar 13, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0366s, 03/13/2025, Vote 5-1; SC 12
  7. Mar 13, 2025SenSpecial Order to Next Session, Without Objection; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  8. Mar 20, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0366s, 03/20/2025, Vote 5-1; SC 13
  9. Mar 20, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-0366s, AA, VV; 03/20/2025; SJ 8
  10. Mar 20, 2025SenSen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2025-1151s, AA, VV; 03/20/2025; SJ 8
  11. Mar 20, 2025SenSen. Ricciardi Floor Amendment # 2025-1067s, AF, VV; 03/20/2025; SJ 8
  12. Mar 20, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendments #2025-0366s, and #2025-1151s, RC 13Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/20/2025; SJ 8
  13. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Housing HJ 11 P. 110
  14. Apr 15, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/15/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  15. May 6, 2025House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 05/06/2025 10:00 am LOB 305
  16. May 22, 2025House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 05/22/2025 03:00 pm LOB 305
  17. May 22, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  18. Sep 23, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 09/23/2025 10:00 am GP 231
  19. Sep 23, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 09/23/2025 10:00 am GP 231
  20. Sep 23, 2025House: Refer for Interim Study 09/23/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 51 P. 13
  21. Jan 7, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 74

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Documents (PDF)

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