NH HB 1079

enacted

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

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NH HB 1079 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1079 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-07-09): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 210; eff. 8/31/2026

What is NH HB 1079 about?

NH HB 1079 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “allowing accessory dwelling units to be built within or attached to certain non-conforming structures.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1079?

Allan Howland is the primary sponsor of NH HB 1079, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Introduced: 2025-12-01
Latest action: 2026-07-09 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 210; eff. 8/31/2026
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

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Action timeline

Newest first

2026-07-09
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 210; eff. 8/31/2026
2026-06-23
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
2026-06-23
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52
2026-06-23
Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
enrolled
2026-05-21
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1710s (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA DV 269-73 05/21/2026 HJ 14
2026-05-21
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1710s (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA DV 269-73 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 12
2026-05-05
Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1710s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
committee-passage-favorable,passage
2026-05-05
Committee Amendment # 2026-1710s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
2026-04-30
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1710s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-1; CC; SC 17
committee-passage-favorable
2026-04-16
Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 15
2026-03-17
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7
introduction,referral-committee
2026-03-11
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0823h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 47
committee-passage-favorable,passage
2026-03-11
Amendment # 2026-0823h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 47
2026-03-04
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0823h 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 23
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-17
Subcommittee Work Session: 03/03/2026 09:45 am GP 231
2026-02-17
Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
2026-02-11
Subcommittee Work Session: 02/17/2026 02:30 pm GP 231
2026-01-14
Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
2025-12-01
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 5
introduction,referral-committee

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1800&inflect=2

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