New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 11 D cosponsors

HB 1814 — establishing a 10-year strategic housing and infrastructure plan.

Last action — Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a 10-year plan for housing and infrastructure.

This bill aims to create a strategic 10-year plan focused on housing and infrastructure development. By outlining specific goals and objectives, it seeks to address future needs in these areas.

Summary

establishing a 10-year strategic housing and infrastructure plan.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.H. Revised Statutes Annotated as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill establishes a new strategic housing and infrastructure development plan, modifies council membership, expands council duties, and sets requirements for municipal master plan updates and housing progress reviews.

  • RSA 4-H:2, I

    (11) A representative of the division of planning and community development, department of business and economic affairs.

    Adds a new member to the council representing planning and community development.

  • RSA 4-H:2, I(n)

    A representative of a regional planning council → One representative of a metropolitan planning organization and one representative from a rural regional planning commission, appointed by the council.

    Changes the representation on the council to include both a metropolitan and a rural planning representative.

  • RSA 4-H:2, I

    (x) A representative of a statewide organization representing persons with disabilities, appointed by the governor.

    Includes a representative for persons with disabilities on the council.

  • RSA 4-H:2, I

    (y) Three town managers or their designees, representing different regions of New Hampshire, appointed by the New Hampshire Municipal Association.

    Increases local representation by adding town managers to the council.

  • RSA 4-H:3, I

    (j) Review the 10-year statewide housing and infrastructure plan (SHIP) prepared by the division of planning and community development within the department of business and economic affairs, conduct at least one public hearing in each executive council district to present the tentative SHIP to the public and to receive public comments and recommendations regarding the program, and submit such program along with the council’s recommendations to the governor no later than December 1 of each odd-numbered year in accordance with RSA 4-H:3-a.

    Adds a responsibility for the council to review and participate in the new SHIP process.

  • RSA 674:3, II

    are recommended every 5 to → shall be every 10 years.

    Changes the frequency of master plan revisions from every 5 to 10 years.

  • RSA 674

    674:3-a Housing Progress Review. I. Five years after adopting or updating the municipal master plan under RSA 674:3, the municipality shall conduct a housing progress review. The review shall: (a) Assess progress toward implementing housing goals in its master plan. (b) Incorporate the latest regional housing needs assessment prepared by the relevant metropolitan planning organization or rural regional planning commission. (c) Evaluate the effectiveness of zoning ordinances and housing incentives adopted in the preceding 5 years in meeting the municipality’s housing needs. II. The municipal review shall be submitted to the division of planning and community development and the council on housing stability for inclusion in the latest update of the 10-year statewide housing and infrastructure plan (SHIP).

    Establishes a new requirement for municipalities to conduct housing progress reviews every five years.

Action History

  1. Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  2. Remove from Table (Rep. Wade): MF DV 123-207 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 142

  3. Lay HB1814 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 88

  4. Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0452h (NT)

  5. Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 7 P. 34

  6. Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  7. Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 03:00 pm GP 231

  8. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 37

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 403 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1814 do?
establishing a 10-year strategic housing and infrastructure plan.
Who sponsors HB 1814?
HB 1814 is sponsored by Allan Howland (Democrat), David Paige (Democrat), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, Jim Maggiore (Democrat), Connie Lane (Democrat), Laurel Stavis (Democrat), Chris Muns (Democrat), Ellen Read (Democrat), Erica de Vries (Democrat), Karen Hegner (Democrat), and Efstathia Booras (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1814?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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