New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1759 — relative to the disqualification of a member of a local land use board.

Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 17, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

relative to the disqualification of a member of a local land use board.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

16 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to HB 1759 clarify the process for disqualifying board members who may have a conflict of interest. Previously, a simple majority would allow a member to participate again in case of a tie vote; now, a tie will not allow that member to join in the decision-making. Additionally, the vote on disqualification has been made binding, meaning it must be followed as opposed to being advisory. These changes aim to strengthen accountability and ensure fair decision-making within the board.

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HB 1759 - AS INTRODUCED SESSION 26-2741 06/05 HOUSE BILL 1759 AN ACT relative to the disqualification of a member of a local land use board.
HB 1759 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE 19Feb2026...
0240h SESSION 26-2741 06/05 HOUSE BILL 1759 AN ACT relative to the disqualification of a member of a local land use board.
HB 1759 - AS INTRODUCED 26-2741 06/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the disqualification of a member of a local land use board.
HB 1759 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE 19Feb2026...
0240h 26-2741 06/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the disqualification of a member of a local land use board.
A simple majority shall be considered evidence of an affirmative vote and the member shall not participate in the pending matter.
Where the member seeks clarification as to whether recusal is required, he or she shall clearly state the circumstances causing uncertainty.
In the event of a tie, the member shall be allowed to participate.
The remaining members may ask questions and deliberate prior to voting.
Where the member or alternate member believes that another member should recuse himself or herself, that member shall clearly state the facts and present evidence upon which such belief is based.
The subject member or alternate member shall have an opportunity for rebuttal and to present evidence.
The remaining members may ask questions and deliberate prior to voting.
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Action History

  1. Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

  2. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 04/23/2026; SC 15

  3. Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 10:15 am; SC 13

  4. Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 5

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0240h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 30

  6. Amendment # 2026-0240h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 30

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0240h 02/03/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 7 P. 19

  8. Executive Session: 02/03/2026 11:15 am GP 153

  9. Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:40 am GP 154

  10. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 34

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (412)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1759 do?
relative to the disqualification of a member of a local land use board.
Who sponsors HB 1759?
HB 1759 is sponsored by David Fracht (Democrat), Deborah Aylward (Republican), and Diane Pauer (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1759?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 17, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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