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HB1079Introduced in the House

Allowing accessory dwelling units to be built within or attached to certain non-conforming structures.

Passed

Introduced by Allan Howland, District 20-STR

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Allowing accessory dwelling units to be built within or attached to certain non-conforming structures.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 210; eff. 8/31/2026

July 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing House Journal 1 P. 5

  2. Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 02:00 pm GP 231

  3. Subcommittee Work Session: 02/17/2026 02:30 pm GP 231

  4. Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  5. Subcommittee Work Session: 03/03/2026 09:45 am GP 231

  6. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0823h 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 23

  7. Amendment # 2026-0823h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 47

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0823h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 47

  9. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Commerce; Senate Journal 7

  10. Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, State House, 10:00 am; Senate Calendar 15

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1710s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-1; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 17

  12. Committee Amendment # 2026-1710s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11

  13. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1710s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11

  14. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1710s (Rep. Alexander Jr.): Motion Adopted DV 269-73 05/21/2026 House Journal 14 P. 12

  15. Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

  16. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15 P. 52

  17. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 210; eff. 8/31/2026

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