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HB 1295 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee

Nonprofit housing tax exemption limits

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relative to eligibility requirements for charitable and nonprofit housing projects.

Restricts eligibility requirements for tax exemptions applicable to charitable and nonprofit housing projects.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill restricts eligibility requirements for charitable, nonprofit housing project tax exemptions.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Ron DunnRPrimeVice Chair· Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Rep. Diane PauerRChair· Municipal and County Government

Also: Rep. Aidan AnkarbergI, Rep. Cyril AuresR, Rep. Susan DeRoyR, Rep. Sandra PanekR, Rep. Kristine PerezR, Rep. Clayton WoodR

Public testimony

28 signed in online · 9 wrote testimony

57% support43% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“YES. Build all forms of housing. No tax exemptions on housing for nonprofits or others. Just build.”
— tom luther, claremontsupports
“New England Deaconess Association has served older adults in New England for 136 years and currently serves at Wesley Woods. We offer reasonably priced housing and community life to 40 individuals and couples in Gilford New Hampshire.…”
— Chris Sintros, Concord · Wesley Woods, Gilford MAopposes
“I am writing in opposition to HB 1295, relative to eligibility requirements for charitable and nonprofit housing projects. Area agencies across New Hampshire are already struggling to meet growing demand with limited funding, staffing shortages, and increasing operational costs.…”
— Angela Fletcher, Stoddardopposes
“I strongly oppose HB 1295 because its eligibility requirements would make it significantly harder for charitable and nonprofit housing providers to operate in New Hampshire.…”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchesteropposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-031:00 pmHouse HousingGP 231Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-102:30 pmHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0310:00 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing
  • 2026-04-219:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 14
  2. Feb 3, 2026House==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:30 pm GP 231
  3. Feb 10, 2026House==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 02:30 pm GP 231
  4. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  5. Mar 3, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0931h 03/03/2026 (Vote 15-2; CC) HC 10 P. 24
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0931h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 49
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0931h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 49
  8. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7
  9. Apr 21, 2026SenHearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 11:00 am; SC 15
  10. May 7, 2026Sen: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 05/07/2026; SC 17
  11. May 7, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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