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

HB1251 — relative to restricting municipal downzoning inconsistent with existing neighborhood density.

Last action — INTERIM STUDY

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

relative to restricting municipal downzoning inconsistent with existing neighborhood density.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/01/2026 (Vote 9-0; )

  2. Executive Session: 10/01/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  3. Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 49

  4. Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 23

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

  6. ==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 11:30 am GP 231

  7. ==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:00 pm GP 231

  8. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 12

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (412)

412 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1251 do?
relative to restricting municipal downzoning inconsistent with existing neighborhood density.
Who sponsors HB1251?
HB1251 is sponsored by Heath Howard (Democrat), Joe Alexander (Republican), and Patrick Long (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1251?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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