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HB 1091

(New Title) relative to unauthorized camping on private property.

Filed 2026 · Died when the session ended · Criminal Justice and Public Safety · Municipalities

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StatusSENATE
In the HouseDIED, SESSION ENDED
In the SenateCONFERENCE REPORT ADOPTED
Introduced1/7/2026
Floor date6/4/2026
LSR number2510
Local government impactno
Committee codeH26

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Where it stands

House: DIED, SESSION ENDED · Senate: CONFERENCE REPORT ADOPTED

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Sponsors

Newell, Jodi(D) Ches 4, Beauchemin, Paige(D) Hills 3, Fenton, Donovan(D) Ches 10, Murray, Alissandra(D) Hills 20, O'Rorke, Terri(D) Ches 7, Paige, David(D) Carr 1, Scherr, Buzz(D) Rock 26, Watters, David(D) Straf 4, Wheeler, Jonah(D) Hills 33
Prime sponsor in bold. From the General Court sponsor file.

What happened

Every action recorded in the official docket, in order. Each line ends with the journal or calendar that recorded it; where we have the document, that citation links to it.

Votes

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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0657h

March 5, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1544s and Requests CofC (Rep. Roy)

April 23, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1544s

April 23, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Sen. Birdsell Moved to suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of HB 1091; 2/3 necessary

June 4, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Committee reports

Reproduced from the House Calendar in the committee’s own words.

Committee — OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT

Rep. Alissandra Murray

This bill addresses the penalties imposed for violations of municipal ordinances related to sleeping or camping outside. This legislation does not prevent municipalities from adopting or enforcing such ordinances. Rather, it ensures that penalties are proportionate, constitutionally sound, and consistent with principles of fairness and due process. Across New Hampshire, communities are grappling with the visible impacts of housing instability and homelessness. Municipalities retain the authority to manage public spaces and maintain public order. However, escalating criminal penalties for conduct that is often rooted in poverty or lack of housing does little to resolve the underlying issue. In many cases, punitive enforcement can further entrench individuals in cycles of court involvement, fines, and instability. These are outcomes that strain local resources without improving public safety. As amended, this bill clarifies and standardizes the penalty structure for these ordinance violations, reinforcing that enforcement should be measured and civil in nature rather than punitive in a way that creates disproportionate consequences. This approach respects local governance while ensuring penalties remain reasonable and consistent with constitutional protections. The committee recognizes the difficult balance municipalities must strike between maintaining public spaces and responding compassionately and effectively to residents experiencing homelessness. This bill does not eliminate enforcement tools; it simply aligns penalties with common-sense standards of proportionality. Vote 13-0.

Hearings and recordings

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