SB 231 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Road frontage and wetland setback limits
AI-generatedrelative to road frontage requirements and setbacks for wetlands.
Limits municipal road frontage requirements and wetland and lot line setbacks to no more than 50 feet, consistent with existing shoreland protection and environmental standards, to increase housing density.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · January 7, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill adopts limits on road frontage requirements and setbacks for wetlands and lot lines to improve housing density, ensuring these requirements do not exceed 50 feet and are consistent with existing shoreland protection and environmental standards.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
- Sen. Howard PearlRVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources
- Rep. Jason OsborneRMajority Leader
- Rep. Joe AlexanderRChair· Housing
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2025-03-049:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 3
- Mar 4, 2025SenHearing: 03/04/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 11
- Mar 13, 2025Sen: Rereferred to Committee, 03/13/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 12
- Mar 13, 2025SenRereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
- Jan 7, 2026SenCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 01/07/2026; SC 46
- Jan 7, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.