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HB 1619 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee

Property owner rights and zoning limits

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relative to the rights of property owners and limitations on municipal land use regulation, and repealing the workforce housing program.

Codifies property owners' rights and limits on municipal land use regulation and repeals the workforce housing program.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · March 11, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill affirms, codifies, and attempts to clarify property owners’ rights and municipal limits on regulation. This bill also repeals the workforce housing program.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Julius SotiRPrime
  • Rep. Tom MannionRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Kristin NobleRChair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Jordan UleryRVice Chair· Ways and Means
  • Rep. Jeremy SlottjeRVice Chair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore

Also: Rep. Mark WardenR, Rep. Cyril AuresR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. John SellersR, Rep. Yury PolozovR

Public testimony

132 signed in online · 29 wrote testimony

14% support86% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I am a New Hampshire property owner writing in support of the Property Owners' Bill of Rights language in HB 1619. Point 1 of this bill captures a common-sense idea: ownership should mean being able to use and enjoy property unless that use causes real harm to others.…”
— Linda Grummer, Meredithsupports
“I William Morrocco support this bill, I believe that I should be able to do what I want with my property and not be subject to unfair or retaliatory taxes/practices from the government.…”
— William Morrocco, Whitefieldsupports
“As a New Hampshire property owner, I support HB-1619. I do however, respectfully request that Points #2 & 3 in the proposed be amended out of the bill or continued for further review and study. Thank you for your consideration. Thomas Glavin”
— Thomas Glavin, Providencesupports
“I am a New Hampshire property owner writing in support of the Property Owners' Bill of Rights language in HB 1619. Point 1 of this bill captures a common-sense idea: ownership should mean being able to use and enjoy property unless that use causes real harm to others.…”
— Elizabeth Landon, Sanborntonopposes
“We need workforce housing The current minimum wage of $7.25 x 40 hours x 52 weeks /12=$1256.67, Where do people live if they only earn $7.25 but they need to have 3.5x the rent amount to qualify to rent? Low income housing won’t even accept them because that income is too low.…”
— Margaret Konze, Pembrokeopposes
“The new section 1 "Property Owners’ Rights." is an obnoxious wild west rodeo of anything goes on a lot, regardless of how it affects neighboring properties valuations and quality of life.…”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes

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
  • 2026-03-0310:00 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 28
  2. Feb 3, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
  3. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  4. Mar 3, 2026House: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 24
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 51

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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