New Hampshire HB1079: allowing accessory dwelling units to be built within or attached to certain non-conforming structures.

Sponsors

• Allan Howland (D, 20) · primary sponsor
• David Paige (D, 1)
• David Preece (D, 17)

Latest actions

1. May 21, 2026: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1710s (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA DV 269-73 05/21/2026 HJ 14
2. May 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1710s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
3. May 5, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1710s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
4. April 30, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1710s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-1; CC; SC 17
5. April 16, 2026: Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 15
6. March 17, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7
7. March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0823h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7
8. March 11, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0823h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7
9. March 4, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0823h 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 23
10. February 17, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 03/03/2026 09:45 am GP 231

Common questions

What is HB1079?

HB1079 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): allowing accessory dwelling units to be built within or attached to certain non-conforming structures.

What is the status of HB1079?

Passed one chamber as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1710s (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA DV 269-73 05/21/2026 HJ 14 (May 21, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1079?

Allan Howland (D, 20), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1079?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2594&sy=2026