Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
House backs change limiting 'relationship' restrictions in local housing ordinances after heated debate
Summary
Lawmakers voted to concur with a Senate amendment to House Bill 4 57, which restricts certain local ordinances that prohibit unrelated people from living together. Supporters said the bill removes discriminatory barriers; opponents raised concerns about local control, infrastructure and zoning definitions.
The New Hampshire House on June 5 voted to concur with the Senate amendment to House Bill 4 57, a measure that prevents municipalities from enforcing ordinances that bar unrelated people from living together in housing zones that allow residential uses.
The bill drew extended debate because supporters framed it as reversing "familiar relationship" discrimination that can bar veterans, nontraditional families and working households from shared housing, while opponents warned the change removes local tools for managing neighborhood character, septic and water capacity, and housing density.
Representat…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
