New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1251: relative to restricting municipal downzoning inconsistent with existing neighborhood density.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1251 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to restricting municipal downzoning inconsistent with existing neighborhood density. Primary sponsor: Patrick Long. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 5, 2026): Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/01/2026 (Vote 9-0; ).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Long | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Alexander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 29 |
| Heath Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Strafford 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
- Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/01/2026 (Vote 9-0; )
- Executive Session: 10/01/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 49
- Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 23
- Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- ==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 11:30 am GP 231
- ==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 12