NH House Testimony

HB1023

House · 2026 sessionRepublicanKilled in House

By-right accessory commercial units

AI

Authorizes accessory commercial units by right on any lot with a lawful principal use statewide, defines the term, sets limits on floor area, hours, parking, and signage, and bars stricter municipal ordinances.

establishing accessory commercial units by right.

Zoning and PlanningMunicipalitiesBusiness and Industry

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 11, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

10 submissions
Support 8Oppose 2Neutral 0
Daniel RichardsonOpposeNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

This is another giant step to destroy the choice that communities make for their "Pursuit of Happiness" in controlling the layout of their own communities. Top-down autocratic state one-size-fits-all mandates blurring all zones together will make one hell of a messed up community.

Lisa AyerSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

If someone has the land and proper use they should be allowed to do what they see fit under the guidelines of zoning and regulations with lawful principle use

Chris FergusonSupportHudson, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Tim CorwinOpposeLebanon, NHfor NH Planners AssociationJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Stephanie VazzanoSupportConcord, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Tiffany GladuSupportGoffstown, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Desirea FaltSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Pamela HardersSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Curtis HowlandSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

James GardnerSupportKeene, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.