HB1012 (2026) Compare Changes


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1 New Section; Dwelling Units. Amend RSA 21 by inserting after section 55 the following new section:

21:56 References to Dwelling Units. The following definitions may be referenced when construing the meaning of accessory or detached accessory dwelling units:

I. "Accessory dwelling unit" means a residential living unit that is located on a lot containing a single-family dwelling that provides independent living facilities for one or more persons, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, on the same parcel of land as the principal dwelling unit it accompanies.

II. "Attached unit" means a unit that is within or attached to the principal dwelling unit, or completely contained within a preexisting detached structure.

III. "Detached unit" means a unit that is neither within nor physically connected to the principal dwelling unit, nor completely contained within a preexisting detached structure

2 Repeals. The following are repealed.

I. RSA 674:71, relative to the definitions of accessory and detached accessory dwelling units.

II. RSA 674:72, relative to accessory dwelling units.

III. RSA 674:73, relative to detached accessory dwelling units.

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

Changed Version

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1 New Section; Dwelling Units. Amend RSA 21 by inserting after section 55 the following new section:

21:56 References to Dwelling Units. The following definitions may be referenced when construing the meaning of accessory or detached accessory dwelling units:

I. "Accessory dwelling unit" means a residential living unit that is located on a lot containing a single-family dwelling that provides independent living facilities for one or more persons, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, on the same parcel of land as the principal dwelling unit it accompanies.

II. "Attached unit" means a unit that is within or attached to the principal dwelling unit, or completely contained within a preexisting detached structure.

III. "Detached unit" means a unit that is neither within nor physically connected to the principal dwelling unit, nor completely contained within a preexisting detached structure

2 Repeals. The following are repealed.

I. RSA 674:71, relative to the definitions of accessory and detached accessory dwelling units.

II. RSA 674:72, relative to accessory dwelling units.

III. RSA 674:73, relative to detached accessory dwelling units.

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