HB 1732-FN
relative to housing accessibility and voucher allocation in new multi-unit developments.
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On the record
Quoted from the General Court bill status page, not worked out from the docket.
| Status | HOUSE |
|---|---|
| In the House | INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE |
| Introduced | 1/7/2026 |
| Floor date | 2/19/2026 |
| LSR number | 2698 |
| Local government impact | no |
| Committee code | H64 |
Where it stands
House: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE
Every floor vote on this bill was a voice or division vote, so there is no record of how individual legislators voted.
Sponsors
Horrigan, Timothy(D) Straf 10, Howard, Heath(D) Straf 4
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.
- January 7, 2026Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
- January 20, 2026Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 02:30 pm GP 231
- February 3, 2026Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- February 11, 2026Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
- February 11, 2026Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0456h (NT)
- February 19, 2026Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 187-157 02/19/2026
Votes
Roll call tallies and individual votes from the General Court roll call files. Presiding, excused and absent are shown separately: one member presides over each House roll call and does not vote except to break a tie.
Inexpedient to Legislate
Decided on a division 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.
Majority — INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE
The committee shares the goal of expanding housing access for individuals with disabilities and for residents who rely on federal housing vouchers. However, after review, the committee determined that this legislation is not the appropriate means to achieve those objectives. This bill would impose new statewide mandates on multi-unit housing developments, including unit set-asides and design requirements, without regard to local conditions or project feasibility. The committee found that these requirements could increase development costs, complicate financing, and discourage new housing construction during an ongoing housing shortage. The committee also considered the fiscal note, which indicates new state costs without dedicated funding, including additional staffing and contracted services. Testimony further raised concerns regarding administrative efficiency and agency roles. The committee believes that accessibility and voucher participation are better advanced through existing programs and incentive-based approaches that preserve flexibility while supporting housing production. For these reasons, the committee recommends Inexpedient to Legislate on this bill. Vote 10-8.
Minority — OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT
New Hampshire has a severe shortage of housing units that are designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities. To help address this issue, the amended version of this bill makes changes to two proven incentive programs. The Housing Champions program would incorporate universal design standards into its scoring criteria. Communities that achieve this designation are eligible for state grants that help fund infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the Community Revitalization Tax Relief Program would add up to two additional years of tax relief if at least 20% of a project’s units meet universal design standards. These changes would help make more projects economically viable which would lead to more housing units. For this reason, the minority of the committee recommends Ought to Pass with Amendment.
Hearings and recordings
Recordings are the General Court’s own, on YouTube. Start times are estimates unless stated otherwise, and the player opens early.
- January 20, 2026 at 14:30Housing public hearing recording 6:01:38–6:09:30, about 8 min (estimated)
- February 3, 2026 at 10:00Housing executive session recording 2:09:24–2:12:33, about 3 min (estimated)
- February 19, 2026House floor debate recording (start time not identified)
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