Revision: March 14, 2025, 9:41 a.m.
Rep. Alexander Jr., Hills. 29
March 11, 2025
2025-0917h
09/05
Amendment to HB 457
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the occupancy of housing units.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 State Commission for Human Rights; Equal Housing Opportunity. Amend RSA 354-A:8 to read as follows:
354-A:8 Equal Housing Opportunity Without Discrimination a Civil Right. The opportunity to obtain housing without discrimination because of age, sex, gender identity, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability or national origin is hereby recognized and declared a civil right. In addition, no person shall be denied the benefit of the rights afforded by this section on account of that person's sexual orientation. Cities, towns, and municipalities shall not mandate that occupants of housing units be related by blood or marriage.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2025-0917h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill prohibits cities, towns, and municipalities from mandating that occupants of housing units be related by blood or marriage.