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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.

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

Hearings

  • 2025-01-289:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing
  • 2025-04-1510:00 amHouse HousingLOB 302-304Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-05-0610:00 amHouse HousingLOB 305Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-09-2310:00 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing

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

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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