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CHAPTER 181
HB 1763-FN - FINAL VERSION
12Feb2026... 0193h
04/16/2026 1431s
21May2026... 2126EBA
2026 SESSION
26-2781
07/09
HOUSE BILL
1763-FN
AN ACT
establishing a committee to study siting and maintenance rules regarding certain intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and acquired brain disorder (ABD) community residences.
SPONSORS: Rep. Drago, Rock. 4; Rep. Bennett, Rock. 4; Rep. Ford, Rock. 3; Rep. Nadeau, Rock. 4; Rep. Mazur, Hills. 44; Rep. Perez, Rock. 16; Rep. Bogert, Belk. 5; Rep. Barbour, Hills. 35
COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a committee to study siting and maintenance rules regarding certain intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and acquired brain disorder (ABD) community residences.
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12Feb2026... 0193h
04/16/2026 1431s
21May2026... 2126EBA 26-2781
07/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
AN ACT
establishing a committee to study siting and maintenance rules regarding certain intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and acquired brain disorder (ABD) community residences.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
181:1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study siting and maintenance rules applicable to intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and acquired brain disorder (ABD) community residences, including group homes, that are funded, certified, or overseen by the department of health and human services.
181:2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
II. Legislative members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
181:3 Duties. The committee shall:
I. Study issues associated with the creation of administrative rules and regulations for the siting, operation, and maintenance of community residences within the state. Such study shall include, but not be limited to, building codes, fire codes, conflicts with local land use ordinances and regulations, maintaining the character of a neighborhood, good-neighbor and nuisance rules, and other related codes, rules, and laws. The committee may seek the testimony of any individual or organization it deems appropriate.
II. Solicit information, testimony, and input from the public, as well as from relevant state agencies, organizations, municipal representatives, providers, advocates, and subject-matter experts, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) The bureau chief of the bureau of developmental services, or a designated representative;
(b) A designated representative of the disability rights center of New Hampshire;
(c) A designated representative of the New Hampshire developmental services quality council;
(d) A representative of the area agency system recommended by the Community Support Network, Incorporated;
(e) A representative of residential service providers;
(f) An individual with expertise in building or fire safety; and
(g) A municipal planning or zoning official.
III. Identify and evaluate potential statutory changes and administrative or regulatory actions, including recommendations for department of health and human services rulemaking that may be necessary to address the siting and maintenance issues studied.
181:4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. The committee shall meet monthly until a report is submitted pursuant to section 5 of this act, or a quorum of the committee modifies the schedule at its discretion. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
181:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, the executive council, and the state library on or before November 1, 2026.
181:6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: June 19, 2026
Effective Date: June 19, 2026