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House Housing Committee backs ADU-protection amendment, unanimously advancing bill
Summary
The committee recommended HB 1079 ‘ought to pass as amended’ after adopting language clarifying that detached accessory structures converted to ADUs before July 1, 2025, qualify for seven-year protection from future zoning changes under RSA 674:39; the measure advanced on a 17-0 vote.
Representative Hallen told the full Housing Committee that the subcommittee met twice and agreed to an amendment clarifying how accessory dwelling unit (ADU) protections apply to detached structures built before July 1, 2025.
“The subcommittee met twice … this really drew a line in the sand. On 07/01/2025 legislation went in effect that you could have either an attached or detached ADU by right,” Representative Hallen said, summarizing the amendment’s purpose to shield qualifying detached structures from subsequent zoning changes.
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