New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 604: relative to a loan forgiveness program for low-income homeowners to build new accessory dwelling units or renovate existing structures into accessory dwelling units.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 604 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to a loan forgiveness program for low-income homeowners to build new accessory dwelling units or renovate existing structures into accessory dwelling units. Primary sponsor: Jodi Newell (Democratic). It lists 9 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 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodi Newell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Cheshire 4 |
| Hope Damon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Sullivan 8 |
| Donovan Fenton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Nick Germana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Cheshire 15 |
| Alissandra Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 20 |
| Terri O'Rorke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Cheshire 7 |
| Ellen Read | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 10 |
| Carry Spier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 6 |
| Kathy Staub | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 25 |
| David Watters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 73
- Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 09/23/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 51 P. 12
- Executive Session: 09/23/2025 10:00 am GP 231
- Full Committee Work Session: 09/23/2025 10:00 am GP 231
- Retained in Committee
- Public Hearing: 01/28/2025 10:30 am LOB 305
- Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Housing HJ 3 P. 18