repealing accessory dwelling units and detached accessory dwelling units.
HB 1012 repeals existing state laws that defined and permitted accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) in New Hampshire. The bill removes specific legal provisions (RSA 674:71, 674:72, and 674:73) that allowed these secondary housing units on single-family properties. This repeal would directly affect property owners who previously could build ADUs or DADUs as independent living spaces on their lots. The bill does not create new rules but eliminates the legal framework that enabled these unit types, taking effect 60 days after enactment.
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failed
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Introduction
Nov 2025
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Governor
Introduced Nov 7, 2025
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/13/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 5 P. 7
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Nov 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 2
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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