Committee Summary for House Committee on Housing (03/03/2026)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HB1079 0823h 00:09:49.724 - 8:46:20 AM	General Working Session	allowing accessory dwelling units to be built within or attached to certain non-conforming structures.	Howland, Allan(D)[F]2025
HB1450 00:11:30.000 - 8:48:01 AM	General Working Session	relative to the designation and control of shared facilities in rental properties.	Kelley, Diane(R)[A-]2025
HB1112 0964h 00:15:30.000 - 8:52:01 AM	General Working Session	relative to snow removal responsibilities in residential lease agreements.	Foss, Lily(D)[D-]2025
HB1005 00:38:47.522 - 9:15:18 AM	Executive Session	repealing the commission to study the historical evolution of the New Hampshire zoning enabling act.	Turcotte, Len(R)[B]2025
HB1007 00:40:00.000 - 9:16:31 AM	Executive Session	relative to manufactured housing.	Turcotte, Len(R)[B]2025
HB1021 00:41:30.000 - 9:18:01 AM	Executive Session	amending the date to provide written notice to a municipality of a taxpayer's election to be assessed under the low-income housing tax credit program.	Walker, David(R)[B+]2025
HB1026 00:42:45.000 - 9:19:16 AM	Executive Session	relative to the definition of manufactured housing.	Rhodes, Jennifer(R)[B+]2025
HB1079 0823h 00:44:30.000 - 9:21:01 AM	Executive Session	allowing accessory dwelling units to be built within or attached to certain non-conforming structures.	Howland, Allan(D)[F]2025
HB1110 00:53:47.522 - 9:30:18 AM	Executive Session	relative to the New Hampshire real estate practice act.	Flanagan, Jack(R)[B]2025
HB1112 0964h 00:55:00.000 - 9:31:31 AM	Executive Session	relative to snow removal responsibilities in residential lease agreements.	Foss, Lily(D)[D-]2025
HB1136 00:57:00.000 - 9:33:31 AM	Executive Session	relative to accessory dwelling units.	Turcotte, Len(R)[B]2025
HB1218 0956h 00:58:15.000 - 9:34:46 AM	Executive Session	relative to the disclosure of rights and responsibilities during the sale of a mobile home in a mobile home park.	Rung, Rosemarie(D)[CT]2025
HB1251 01:00:30.000 - 9:37:01 AM	Executive Session	relative to restricting municipal downzoning inconsistent with existing neighborhood density.	Long, Patrick(D)[D]2025
HB1295 0931h 01:01:45.000 - 9:38:16 AM	Executive Session	relative to eligibility requirements for charitable and nonprofit housing projects.	Dunn, Ron(R)[A]2025
HB1295 2026-0931h 01:08:47.522 - 9:45:18 AM	Executive Session	relative to eligibility requirements for charitable and nonprofit housing projects.	Dunn, Ron(R)[A]2025
HB1336 2026-0763h 01:08:47.522 - 9:45:18 AM	Executive Session	allowing exceptions to the cap on residential security deposits for applicants not meeting standard approval criteria.	Alexander, Joe(R)[A+]2025
Unclear 01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM	Executive Session	relative to remote participation in condominium association meetings
HB1357 01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM	Executive Session	permitting in all residentially zoned areas by right the placement of newly constructed manufactured homes.	Osborne, Jason(R)[A+]2025
HB1450 01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM	Executive Session	relative to the designation and control of shared facilities in rental properties.	Kelley, Diane(R)[A-]2025
Unclear 2026-0951h 01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM	Executive Session	relative to accessory dwelling units near shorelines
HB1613 01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM	Executive Session	directing the department of business and economic affairs to produce a report detailing methods to increase lending practices for housing developments that help persons with disabilities.	Read, Ellen(D)[D]2025
HB1654 01:53:47.522 - 10:30:18 AM	Executive Session	requiring a property owner to pay all taxes or charges on their property prior to being issued certain building or occupancy permits.	Hemingway, Wayne(R)[B]2025
HB1660 01:53:47.522 - 10:30:18 AM	Executive Session	relative to municipal credit enhancement agreements and tax increment financing for priority housing development.	Veilleux, Daniel(D)[F]2025
HB1050 02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM	Executive Session	establishing the right to provide educational instruction in municipally zoned and non-zoned areas.	Alexander, Joe(R)[A+]2025
HB1103 2026-0592h 02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM	Executive Session	allowing municipalities to utilize community revitalization tax relief credits on a wider variety of properties and structures.	Howland, Allan(D)[F]2025
HB1432 02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM	Executive Session	relative to electric utility rate classification and cost allocation for condominium associations.	Manos, Zoe(D)[CT]2025
HB1726 2026-0966h 02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM	Executive Session	directing state agencies to identify and dispose of surplus property for affordable housing development.	Muns, Chris(D)[CT]2025
HB1713 02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM	Executive Session	relative to zoning conformity and redevelopment standards.	Cole, Brian(R)[A-]2025
HB1713 2026-0998H 02:32:07.731 - 11:08:38 AM	Executive Session	relative to zoning conformity and redevelopment standards.	Cole, Brian(R)[A-]2025
HB1375 09738h 02:35:00.000 - 11:11:31 AM	Executive Session	prohibiting landlords from charging more than one application fee per tenant every 12 months.	Read, Ellen(D)[D]2025
Unclear 02:47:07.731 - 11:23:38 AM	Executive Session	relative to eviction and occupancy by undocumented immigrants

HB1079 0823h: Representative Howland Information Only00:09:49.724 - 8:46:20 AM; Explains the subcommittee's discussion on HB 1079, noting the bill sets a line in the sand for July 1, 2025, allowing conversion of nonconforming structures to ADUs without variances if previously permitted. Addresses post-2025 concerns by referencing RSA 674:39 for seven-year protection from zoning changes upon substantial completion. Adds protection against municipalities claiming change of use strips nonconformity protections when converting garages to ADUs.
HB1079 0823h: Representative Aaron Support00:10:30.000 - 8:47:01 AM; Seconds the motion to approve amendment 0823h.
HB1079 0823h: Representative Howland Support00:10:45.000 - 8:47:16 AM; Makes the motion to approve amendment 0823h. Votes aye.
HB1079 0823h: Committee Members Vote00:11:00.000 - 8:47:31 AM; Unanimous vote 3-0 in favor of the amendment.
HB1450: Chair Information Only00:11:30.000 - 8:48:01 AM; Opens subcommittee on HB 1450, notes agreement on amendment to allow eviction of bad actors without evicting all tenants. Mentions dueling amendments: one from NHLA and Property Owners Association allowing family splits, and their own adding a 14-day window for remaining tenants to leave together. Suggests voting on amendments or interim study to buy time for Senate.
HB1450: Representative Alexander Oppose00:12:00.000 - 8:48:31 AM; Recommends interim study due to dueling amendments and upcoming comprehensive work on 540D in fall.
HB1450: Chair Information Only00:12:30.000 - 8:49:01 AM; Counters with option to vote on amendments to avoid floor fight and gain time.
HB1450: Representative Alexander Oppose00:13:00.000 - 8:49:31 AM; Still prefers interim study.
HB1450: Representative Kerwin Information Only00:13:30.000 - 8:50:01 AM; Leans towards interim study as it's one of three parts needing address, with parties committed to work on it next year, but acknowledges need for progress.
HB1450: Chair Information Only00:14:00.000 - 8:50:31 AM; Notes desire for progress now as people are suffering.
HB1450: Representative Alexander Support00:14:30.000 - 8:51:01 AM; Moves recommendation for interim study.
HB1450: Representative Kerwin Support00:14:45.000 - 8:51:16 AM; Seconds the motion.
HB1450: Committee Vote00:15:00.000 - 8:51:31 AM; Votes for interim study, unanimous including chair.
HB1112 0964h: Chair Information Only00:15:30.000 - 8:52:01 AM; Opens subcommittee on HB 1112, notes amendment from NHLA and Property Owners Association clarifies snow removal: lease can specify division, defaults to landlord for multi-tenant areas, tenant for single.
HB1112 0964h: Representative Howland Support00:16:00.000 - 8:52:31 AM; Agrees it's a great amendment.
HB1112 0964h: Representative Kerwin Support00:16:15.000 - 8:52:46 AM; Agrees it's great.
HB1112 0964h: Chair Information Only00:16:30.000 - 8:53:01 AM; Explains the amendment details.
HB1112 0964h: Representative Howland Support00:17:00.000 - 8:53:31 AM; Makes motion to recommend amendment 0964h to full committee.
HB1112 0964h: Representative Kerwin Support00:17:15.000 - 8:53:46 AM; Seconds and recommends.
HB1112 0964h: Committee Vote00:17:30.000 - 8:54:01 AM; Unanimous yes vote, recommends amendment to full committee.
HB1005: Representative Dumont Oppose00:38:47.522 - 9:15:18 AM; Moves ITL, notes commission just begun, needs to hear recommendations before moving forward; sunsets in November anyway.
HB1005: Representative Cole Support00:39:00.000 - 9:15:31 AM; Seconds the motion.
HB1005: Representative Dumont Oppose00:39:15.000 - 9:15:46 AM; Reiterates need to study 100-year-old issue.
HB1005: Committee Vote00:39:30.000 - 9:16:01 AM; Motion carries 17-0 for ITL, on consent, Dumont writes report.
HB1007: Representative Cole Oppose00:40:00.000 - 9:16:31 AM; Moves ITL, argues it replaces clear standards with vague ones, invites litigation, weakens local zoning.
HB1007: Representative Reinfort Support00:40:15.000 - 9:16:46 AM; Seconds.
HB1007: Representative Cole Oppose00:40:30.000 - 9:17:01 AM; Details concerns on local control and unintended consequences.
HB1007: Committee Vote00:41:00.000 - 9:17:31 AM; Carries 17-0 for ITL, on consent, Cole writes report.
HB1021: Representative Dumont Support00:41:30.000 - 9:18:01 AM; Moves OTP, simplifies assessing deadline alignment, easier on administration and applicants.
HB1021: Representative Bollier Support00:41:45.000 - 9:18:16 AM; Seconds.
HB1021: Committee Vote00:42:15.000 - 9:18:46 AM; Carries 17-0 for OTP, on consent, Dumont writes report.
HB1026: Representative Reed Oppose00:42:45.000 - 9:19:16 AM; Moves ITL, bill prevents manufactured homes as ADUs and repeals part of HB 577 passed last year.
HB1026: Representative Grant Support00:43:00.000 - 9:19:31 AM; Seconds.
HB1026: Representative Reed Oppose00:43:15.000 - 9:19:46 AM; Notes need for next biennium.
HB1026: Chair Information Only00:43:30.000 - 9:20:01 AM; Confirms Reed's points.
HB1026: Committee Vote00:44:00.000 - 9:20:31 AM; Carries 17-0 for ITL, on consent, Reed writes report.
HB1079 0823h: Representative Howland Support00:44:30.000 - 9:21:01 AM; Reports on subcommittee: amendment addresses pre-2025 nonconforming structures for ADUs, adds seven-year protection per RSA 674:39, prevents change of use stripping protections.
HB1079 0823h: Committee Vote00:50:00.000 - 9:26:31 AM; Implied recommendation for OTP with amendment (session recessed briefly).
HB1110: Representative Faxon Information Only00:53:47.522 - 9:30:18 AM; Notes amendment changes certificate of occupancy to 'or equivalent' (completion) for consistency with RSA 79, and effective date to 60 days after passage for charter towns.
HB1110: Chair Information Only00:54:30.000 - 9:31:01 AM; Recesses for caucus after being blindsided by amendment.
HB1112 0964h: Representative Reed Support00:55:00.000 - 9:31:31 AM; Moves OTP with amendment 0964h, clarifies lease provisions for snow removal, defaults to landlord for multi-tenant areas.
HB1112 0964h: Representative Alexander Support00:55:15.000 - 9:31:46 AM; Seconds.
HB1112 0964h: Representative Reed Support00:55:30.000 - 9:32:01 AM; Explains clarification reduces confusion.
HB1112 0964h: Representative Howland Support00:56:00.000 - 9:32:31 AM; Thanks NHLA and Property Owners for collaboration.
HB1112 0964h: Committee Vote00:56:30.000 - 9:33:01 AM; Amendment unanimous, OTP amended carries 17-0, on consent, Reed writes report.
HB1136: Representative Alexander Oppose00:57:00.000 - 9:33:31 AM; Moves ITL, notes HB 577 just signed July 1 last year, ADUs being built, wants to see it work.
HB1136: Representative Cole Support00:57:15.000 - 9:33:46 AM; Seconds.
HB1136: Committee Vote00:57:45.000 - 9:34:16 AM; Carries 17-0 for ITL, on regular calendar for debate, Alexander writes report.
HB1218 0956h: Representative Cole Oppose00:58:15.000 - 9:34:46 AM; Moves ITL, argues excessive control and liability on park owners, rigid timelines invite litigation.
HB1218 0956h: Representative Cole Support00:58:30.000 - 9:35:01 AM; Seconds own motion.
HB1218 0956h: Representative Cole Oppose00:58:45.000 - 9:35:16 AM; Notes overregulation.
HB1218 0956h: Representative Page Support00:59:00.000 - 9:35:31 AM; Opposes ITL, says promotes transparency.
HB1218 0956h: Committee Vote00:59:30.000 - 9:36:01 AM; ITL carries 9-8. Majority ITL by Cole. Minority OTPA with amendment 0956h by Reed.
HB1218 0956h: Representative Reed Support01:00:00.000 - 9:36:31 AM; Writes minority report for OTPA with 0956h.
HB1251: Representative Cole Oppose01:00:30.000 - 9:37:01 AM; Moves interim study, cites constitutional concerns, subjective standards, needs more study.
HB1251: Representative Reinford Support01:00:45.000 - 9:37:16 AM; Seconds.
HB1251: Committee Vote01:01:15.000 - 9:37:46 AM; Carries 17-0 for interim study, on consent, Cole writes report.
HB1295 0931h: Representative Alexander Support01:01:45.000 - 9:38:16 AM; Moves OTP with amendment 0931h, clarifies language on serving low-income, removes vague 'bona fide effort' and 20% requirements, adds quantitative measures.
HB1295 0931h: Representative Dumont Support01:02:00.000 - 9:38:31 AM; Seconds.
HB1295 0931h: Representative Alexander Support01:02:15.000 - 9:38:46 AM; Based on public hearing testimony, keeps merit of bill while fixing issues.
HB1295 2026-0931h: Unidentified Representative Information Only01:08:47.522 - 9:45:18 AM; The speaker expresses confusion on the amendment, asks for clarification on full cost coverage, Medicaid, open enrollment, and means testing. They argue against means testing in facilities, viewing it as a moral issue, especially for nonprofits serving the community without profit motives.
HB1295 2026-0931h: Chairman Information Only01:08:47.522 - 9:45:18 AM; The chairman acknowledges the concerns and suggests further study, preferring an interim study on the issue.
HB1336 2026-0763h: Representative (Mover) Support01:08:47.522 - 9:45:18 AM; Moves ought to pass as amended with amendment 0763h, explains it as a compromise between New Hampshire Legal Assistance and Property Owners Association allowing regulated conditional deposits to reduce risk for housing providers and increase access amid housing shortage.
HB1336 2026-0763h: Representative Page Oppose01:08:47.522 - 9:45:18 AM; Supports the amendment but opposes the bill, concerned that screening criteria indicate financial distress and doubling deposits burdens low-income households, undermining nonprofit efforts to fund initial rents.
HB1336 2026-0763h: Representative Horrigan Oppose01:08:47.522 - 9:45:18 AM; Highlights how the bill exemplifies the systemic issue of it being expensive to be poor, as low-income individuals face extra costs like double deposits not imposed on others.
HB1336 2026-0763h: Representative (Mover response) Support01:08:47.522 - 9:45:18 AM; Defends the conditional deposits as an innovative way to expand housing access for at-risk individuals, arguing opposition keeps people homeless; notes the compromise between opposing groups and the amendment's transparency requirements.
HB1336 2026-0763h: Representative Reed Information Only01:08:47.522 - 9:45:18 AM; Clarifies that discussion should focus on the amendment first, avoiding premature debate on the full bill.
HB1336 2026-0763h: Representative Reed Oppose01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM; Supports the amendment as an improvement but opposes the bill, stating double deposits don't help the intended vulnerable populations and violate long-standing tenant protections tying deposits to one month's rent.
HB1336 2026-0763h: Representative Meyer Support01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM; Supports the bill for enabling safer renting to young people or roommates by allowing extra deposits in high-risk situations, providing comfort to landlords without mandating it for all.
HB1336 2026-0763h: Unidentified Speaker Information Only01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM; Clarifies that the amendment allows a security deposit plus a regulated conditional deposit in specific situations, without permitting two full security deposits, to encourage renting to higher-risk tenants.
Unclear: Representative Cole Oppose01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM; Moves inexpedient to legislate (ITL), arguing lack of strict identity verification risks proxy abuse, undue influence, and weakens transparency in budget decisions by condo boards.
Unclear: Representative Hicks Support01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM; Views the bill as common sense, enabling remote participation for condo owners who may not live locally to engage in governance.
Unclear: Representative Horrigan Support01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM; As co-sponsor, supports the bill for providing reasonable security in technology like Zoom; it's enabling ('may,' not 'shall'), allowing boards to opt out if uncomfortable, and addresses practical needs.
Unclear: Representative Page Support01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM; Supports remote participation as common in county delegations and other important work; practical for North Country condo associations where owners are rarely together, like seasonal residents.
Unclear: Representative Boley Oppose01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM; Supports ITL because government should not micromanage private condo bylaws; associations can already amend bylaws for remote participation, and market forces or member activism can address issues without legislation.
Unclear: Chairman Information Only01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM; Confirms associations can already enable remote participation via bylaw amendments, questioning the need for legislative intervention.
HB1357: Representative Page Information Only01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM; Moves interim study, emphasizing the bill's high priority goals amid $700k median home prices; calls for caucus education on manufactured housing needs and technical fixes to ensure passage.
HB1357: Chairman Support01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM; Supports interim study as an education opportunity for colleagues and community on the bill's benefits, noting unanimous support last year for similar legislation.
HB1357: Representative Reed Oppose01:23:47.522 - 10:00:18 AM; Opposes interim study, arguing the time to pass such housing access legislation is now, not later.
HB1357: Representative Bullier Information Only01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM; Agrees the bill should have passed long ago but supports interim study to ensure it's done correctly, avoiding an ITL on the floor.
HB1357: Representative Hicks Support01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM; Supports interim study, prepared to vote OTP but aligns with general support after discussion.
HB1450: Representative Reed Information Only01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM; From subcommittee, explains the bill addresses landlords' inability to remove one problematic roommate; amendment crafted with NHLA and Property Owners Association allows eviction of bad tenants but raises issues like separating families, preventing full agreement.
Unclear 2026-0951h: Representative Grant Support01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM; Moves amendment 2026-0951h as a compromise allowing ADUs in 250-foot shoreline buffers while addressing septic issues to protect water quality; balances developer and town concerns.
Unclear 2026-0951h: Representative Page Support01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM; Supports the amendment as a clarification of existing intent on septic and ADUs; notes bipartisan will, preserves municipal zoning tools, and recommends ongoing discussion on impervious cover for future sessions.
Unclear 2026-0951h: Unidentified Representative Support01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM; Notes HB 577 advanced shoreline protections; amendment ensures municipalities enforce up to state standards, backed by scientific data, preventing stricter local denials of ADUs.
HB1613: Representative Dumont Oppose01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM; Moves ITL due to indeterminate budget expense amid fiscal constraints.
HB1613: Representative Reid Support01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM; Opposes ITL; bill requested by disability advocates for a study committee on solutions to accessible housing barriers, amended to address unreasonable fiscal note for a report.
HB1613: Representative Horrigan Support01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM; Supports the bill; involves non-governmental organizations already working on issues with minimal cost (only legislative mileage), potentially yielding more solutions.
HB1613: Representative Reed Information Only01:38:47.522 - 10:15:18 AM; Recalls past study committee on disability housing impediments with strong public support but no quorum or follow-through, questioning if the same issue will recur.
HB1654: Representative Dumont Oppose01:53:47.522 - 10:30:18 AM; Moves ITL; denying permits for back taxes won't collect revenue and hinders improvements that could enable tax recovery.
HB1654: Representative Page Oppose01:53:47.522 - 10:30:18 AM; Supports ITL; initially favored the bill but testimony convinced her it would cause major problems for housing development.
HB1660: Representative Dumont Oppose01:53:47.522 - 10:30:18 AM; Moves ITL; bill creates excessive administrative work and privileges one housing class over others.
HB1660: Unidentified Representative Support01:53:47.522 - 10:30:18 AM; Opposes ITL; explains tax abatements as a municipal tool where owners can decline; adds flexibility to encourage housing construction without mandating participation.
HB1050: Representative Page Information Only02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM; Moves interim study; supports empowering parents in homeschool co-ops but concerns over definitions like pod sizes and child ages require further work for a viable bill.
HB1050: Representative Bollier Support02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM; Opposes interim study; views the bill as clear and necessary to protect parental rights to educate at home without government permission beyond basics.
HB1103 2026-0592h: Representative Howland Support02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM; Explains amendment 0592h as enabling legislation providing municipalities more flexibility in addressing housing needs.
HB1432: Representative Cole Oppose02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM; Moves ITL; undermines rate authority, creates verification loopholes, and ignores prior rejection; issue already addressed privately by utilities like UNITIL.
HB1432: Representative Page Support02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM; Opposes ITL; legislation provides a safeguard against unfulfilled private promises, and testimony critiques were disproven.
HB1726 2026-0966h: Representative Cole Support02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM; Moves ought to pass with amendment 0966h; ensures proceeds from surplus land sales return to transportation funds for maintenance without new taxes, repurposes 700 NHDOT parcels for economic and housing development.
HB1726 2026-0966h: Representative Page Support02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM; Supports the bill and amendment, aligning with current fiscal numbers.
HB1726 2026-0966h: Representative Reed Information Only02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM; Interrupts to speak before vote on amendment.
HB1713: Representative Cole Oppose02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM; Moves ITL; bill duplicates the previous HB 1726, rendering it unnecessary.
HB1713: Representative Page Information Only02:17:07.731 - 10:53:38 AM; Chimes in to clarify intent to support an amendment on the bill.
HB1713 2026-0998H: Representative Aaron Support02:32:07.731 - 11:08:38 AM; The amendment changes some wording of the bill as requested by the state fire marshal, DES, and building inspectors to align with existing RSAs and avoid conflicts with other building inspection regulations. This is agreed upon by all those parties, and the Department of Building will adapt their laws to this bill.
HB1713 2026-0998H: Representative Page Support02:33:30.000 - 11:10:01 AM; Refers to an email from Scott Tenney of the Building Officials Association stating they are neutral with the amendment language. Notes previous objections from organizations have been resolved to neutral. Criticizes the NH Municipal Association's vehement opposition, attributing it to their general resistance to housing proposals. Praises the bill as straightforward, allowing municipalities the option to permit tiny houses and yurts on single-family lots, less aggressive than previous shell bills passed by the committee. Applauds Representatives Aaron and Grant for their work, emphasizes safety as buildings must comply with codes.
HB1375 09738h: Representative Minor Oppose02:35:00.000 - 11:11:31 AM; Moves for ITL, does not see this as a huge problem. Notes that circumstances change month to month, and prohibiting landlords from screening tenants as they see fit could be burdensome. Landlords likely do not want the extra work of multiple screenings or charging extra fees.
HB1375 09738h: Representative Page Support02:36:00.000 - 11:12:31 AM; Agrees it is not a widespread problem but highlights documented cases where landlords with multiple units charge multiple fees, impacting tenants. Notes feedback from local landlords indicates it would not affect most, but it is a real issue for the small number affected.
HB1375 09738h: Representative Reid Support02:37:00.000 - 11:13:31 AM; Agrees it does not happen in the majority of cases but cites anecdotal evidence from the Front Door Agency. Recalls agreement during hearing for 60 days, similar to 90-day mortgage limit. Proposes amendment 09738h to change to 60 days without penalties, allowing re-charging after 60 days.
HB1375 09738h: Representative Bollier Oppose02:39:00.000 - 11:15:31 AM; Every legislative restriction on landlords, even minor, acts as a 'death by a thousand cuts,' potentially discouraging people from becoming landlords or adding units to the market. Given the limited benefit versus harm, favors ITL.
HB1375 09738h: Representative Horrigan Support02:41:00.000 - 11:17:31 AM; Acknowledges landlord challenges but notes high profitability and rents. Application fees are legitimate expenses but should be covered from rent, not charged to prospective tenants. Charging multiple fees for the same property is an abusive practice.
HB1375 09738h: Representative Reed Support02:42:00.000 - 11:18:31 AM; Raises the tenant side: every fee adds up for those seeking housing, making it harder.
Unclear: Representative Howland Oppose02:47:07.731 - 11:23:38 AM; If authorities encounter a convicted felon who is an illegal alien in an apartment, they would be taken into custody and incarcerated under ICE policy as a high-risk offender for public safety. Thus, there is no need for the bill as they would not require housing.
Unclear: Representative Bollier Information Only02:48:00.000 - 11:24:31 AM; Follow-up question on whether referring to ICE or local law enforcement.
Unclear: Representative Howland Information Only02:48:30.000 - 11:25:01 AM; Clarifies focus on ICE detention policy. Local law enforcement would notify ICE for high-risk individuals, leading to detention. For low-risk offenders, ICE may allow them to stay in apartments, but the original bill risked eviction; the amendment protects low-risk cases. High-risk would already be jailed.
Unclear: Representative Boley Support02:50:00.000 - 11:26:31 AM; ICE cannot be everywhere; the bill authorizes local law enforcement under state law to complement federal law (8 U.S.C. 1252C). Allows immediate action when serving writs without calling ICE, especially since ICE may not know locations. Necessary for interactions with local law enforcement.
Unclear: Unnamed Representative Information Only02:52:00.000 - 11:28:31 AM; Questions what happens if a sheriff refuses to enforce due to opposition to immigration policy.
Unclear: Representative Boley Support02:52:30.000 - 11:29:01 AM; Existing legislation allows discretion if unsafe, but NH policy via anti-sanctuary bill expects cooperation from local law enforcement.
Unclear: Representative Faxon Support02:54:00.000 - 11:30:31 AM; From landlord perspective, provides clarity on terminating the lease relationship. Even if tenant is removed by ICE, eviction process is required for due process; the bill helps avoid prolonged legal issues if the tenant returns or continues paying remotely.
Unclear: Representative Page Information Only02:55:00.000 - 11:31:31 AM; Asks where the bill clarifies that the contract becomes null and void.
Unclear: Representative Boley Support02:55:30.000 - 11:32:01 AM; Courts will not enforce contracts for illegal purposes; if occupancy is illegal under NH law, the lease cannot be upheld.
Unclear: Representative Reed Oppose02:56:30.000 - 11:33:01 AM; If not paying rent, standard eviction applies but is time-consuming (20-45 days plus hearing). Questions necessity since illegal status known to DHS allows other actions. Fears it encourages reporting neighbors to ICE. Believes current law covers it; tensions make it unfair. Praises amendment but opposes overall.
Unclear: Representative Horrigan Oppose02:59:00.000 - 11:35:31 AM; As a guest, notes RSA focuses on residential tenants, but amendment covers all real property occupancy, including commercial, businesses, storage units, potentially unintended consequences. Adds Class A misdemeanor atop deportation and other penalties, questioning deterrent value.