HB1281 (2024) Compare Changes


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1 New Paragraph; Zoning; Authority; Rental Occupancy. Amend RSA 674:16 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:

VI. In its exercise of the powers granted under this subdivision, the local legislative body of a city, town, village district, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places shall not adopt nor shall the city, town, village district, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places enforce any code, ordinance, by-law, or regulation related to the occupancy of residential rental property that restricts the number of occupants to less than 2 occupants per bedroom based upon the existence of unrelated or non-familial relationships between the occupants of such rental property. A local legislative body of a city, town, village district, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places shall not adopt nor shall a city, town, village district, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places enforce any code, ordinance, by-law or regulation related to the occupancy of residential rental property that requires the existence of familial relationships between the occupants of such rental property.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 New Paragraph; Zoning; Authority; Rental Occupancy. Amend RSA 674:16 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:

VI. In its exercise of the powers granted under this subdivision, the local legislative body of a city, town, village district, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places shall not adopt nor shall the city, town, village district, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places enforce any code, ordinance, by-law, or regulation related to the occupancy of residential rental property that restricts the number of occupants to less than 2 occupants per bedroom based upon the existence of unrelated or non-familial relationships between the occupants of such rental property. A local legislative body of a city, town, village district, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places shall not adopt nor shall a city, town, village district, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places enforce any code, ordinance, by-law or regulation related to the occupancy of residential rental property that requires the existence of familial relationships between the occupants of such rental property.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.