New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Constitutional Amendment
CACR 16: relating to property. Providing that individuals may sleep on property they own or have a legal right to occupy.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
CACR 16 is a constitutional amendment introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relating to property. Providing that individuals may sleep on property they own or have a legal right to occupy. Primary sponsor: Ellen Read (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 10 |
| Jodi Newell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Cheshire 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 92
- Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 02:30 pm GP 231
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 40