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SB 90 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

High-density housing on commercial land

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allowing high-density residential development on land zoned for commercial use.

Authorizes high-density residential development on land zoned for commercial use.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕Senate
  3. House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill authorizes high-density residential development on commercially zoned land.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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

““High density residential zone" means a zoning classification that allows at least 20 residential units per acre.”
RSA 674:77
“Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, municipalities shall allow high-density residential development on land zoned for commercial use, provided that adequate infrastructure, including roads, water, and sewage systems, shall be available or provided to support the development.”
RSA 674:78
“"Commercially zoned land" means land designated for commercial activities such as retail, office, and service industries.”
RSA 674:77
“"Mixed-use development" means a type of urban development that combines residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or entertainment uses within a single building or development area.”
RSA 674:77

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Keith MurphyRPrimeDeputy President Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair· Commerce
  • 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 20, 2025SenateCommittee report: Rereferred to Committee6–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 20, 2025SenateVoice voteRereferred to Committeeadopted
  • Jan 7, 2026SenateCommittee reportCommittee report: Inexpedient to Legislate6–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Jan 7, 2026SenateVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Mar 4, 2025Public hearingSenate Commerce39:15–48:189m 3slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Mar 20, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Rereferred to Committee; Rereferred to Committee — adopted, voice vote
  • Jan 7, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Inexpedient to Legislate — 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. Mar 4, 2025SenHearing: 03/04/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 11
  3. Mar 20, 2025Sen: Rereferred to Committee, 03/20/2025, Vote 6-0, CC SC 13
  4. Mar 20, 2025SenRereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/20/2025; SJ 8
  5. Jan 7, 2026SenCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 01/07/2026, Vote 6-0, CC; SC 46
  6. Jan 7, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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