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HB 1098 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee

Permits near class VI roads

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relative to municipalities denying building or occupancy permits for property adjacent to class VI roads under certain circumstances.

Allows municipalities to consider road maintenance, public safety, and related factors when granting building or occupancy permits for property adjacent to class VI highways.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill allows municipalities to consider road maintenance, public safety, and related issues when granting building or occupancy permits for property adjacent to class VI highways.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Lucius ParshallDPrime
  • Rep. Nicholas GermanaDDeputy Democratic Floor Leader

Also: Rep. Tony CaplanD, Rep. James GruberD, Rep. David PreeceD, Sen. Donovan FentonD

Public testimony

12 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

58% support42% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I write in strong support of HB 1098, which gives municipalities the clear legal authority to consider road maintenance, public safety, and municipal liability when issuing building or occupancy permits for properties located on Class VI highways.…”
— David Preece, Manchestersupports
“It only makes sense for municipalities to continue in this way; Local knowledge is best!”
— Janet Lucas, Camptonsupports
“While enhancing local safety oversight, the bill could inadvertently restrict housing access, particularly for marginalized populations. Oversight on consistent application and transparency is essential.”
— Georgina Lambert, Belmontopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Jan 13, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate17–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 5, 2026HouseVoice voteLay HB1098 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.)adopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 13, 2026Public hearingHouse Housing1:12:45–1:16:413m 56slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate — roll call; Public Hearing; Executive Session
  • Feb 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floor3:52:11–3:54:021m 51slocated in the stream transcriptLay HB1098 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.) — adopted, voice vote

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

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 6
  2. Jan 13, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/13/2026 09:30 am GP 231
  3. Jan 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/13/2026 09:30 am GP 231
  4. Jan 13, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/13/2026 (Vote 17-0; RC) HC 5 P. 22
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseLay HB1098 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 42

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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