New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 8 R cosponsors

HB 1763 — establishing a committee to study siting and maintenance rules regarding certain intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and acquired brain disorder (ABD) community residences.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 181; eff. 06/19/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 17, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

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In plain language

The bill establishes a committee to study rules for community residences for individuals with disabilities.

This legislation creates a committee focused on examining the siting and maintenance rules for residences that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and acquired brain disorders (ABD). The goal is to ensure these residences meet appropriate standards.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect a review of the residential care options available for their loved ones with disabilities to ensure better standards.

Summary

(New Title) establishing a committee to study siting and maintenance rules regarding certain intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and acquired brain disorder (ABD) community residences.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

47 added · 55 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 1763 adds clarity to the responsibilities of a newly established committee focused on community residences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders. Specifically, it emphasizes the need to study rules and regulations associated with these residences, including important aspects like building codes, fire safety, and local land use ordinances. This change is significant because it ensures that the committee will consider a comprehensive range of factors that impact the living conditions and integration of these communities, ultimately promoting better standards and neighbor relations.

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HB 1763-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 12Feb2026...
CHAPTER 181 HB 1763-FN - FINAL VERSION 12Feb2026...
HB 1763-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 12Feb2026...
CHAPTER 181 HB 1763-FN - FINAL VERSION 12Feb2026...
1 Committee Established.
181:1 Committee Established.
2 Membership and Compensation.
181:2 Membership and Compensation.
3 Duties.
181:3 Duties.
HB 1763-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (e) A representative of residential service providers;
(e) A representative of residential service providers;
and (g) A municipal planning or zoning official.
and CHAPTER 181 HB 1763-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - (g) A municipal planning or zoning official.
4 Chairperson;
181:4 Chairperson;
5 Report.
181:5 Report.
6 Effective Date.
181:6 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2781 05/06/2026 HB 1763-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2026-1431s) AN ACT establishing a committee to study siting and maintenance rules regarding certain intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and acquired brain disorder (ABD) community residences.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county and local expenditures or revenue.
June 19, 2026
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
None
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 181; eff. 06/19/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2126e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2126e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14

  6. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1431s (Reps. W. MacDonald, Janigian): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1431s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  8. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1431s, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 14A

  9. Committee Amendment # 2026-1431s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  10. Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 10

  11. Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 62

  12. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 4

  13. Referred to Finance 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 7

  14. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0193h: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 6

  15. Amendment # 2026-0193h (NT): AA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 6

  16. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0193h (NT) 01/28/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 6 P. 7

  17. Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:30 pm GP 158

  18. Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 01:00 pm GP 158

  19. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 35

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 407 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (407)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1763 do?
(New Title) establishing a committee to study siting and maintenance rules regarding certain intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and acquired brain disorder (ABD) community residences.
Who sponsors HB 1763?
HB 1763 is sponsored by Kristine Perez (Republican), Mike Drago (Republican), Lisa Mazur (Republican), Steven Bogert (Republican), Liz Barbour (Republican), Mary Ford (Republican), Cindy Bennett (Republican), and Brian Nadeau (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1763?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 17, 2025. Enacted.
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