CACR16 Relating to property. Providing that individuals may sleep on property they own or have a legal right to occupy.
Relating to property. Providing that individuals may sleep on property they own or have a legal right to occupy.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Could reduce housing costs by allowing people to live in alternative dwellings on their own property.
Your Community
Helps address housing affordability crisis by expanding living options, though may conflict with local zoning.
Your Freedom
Strongly protects property rights and personal autonomy regarding how you use your own land.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Sponsor
Ellen Read (D)
The Short Version
Constitutional amendment protecting the right of property owners to sleep on their own property. Addresses situations where zoning or local ordinances prevent people from living in RVs, tiny homes, or unconventional dwellings on land they own.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Property owners seeking housing flexibility
- ▲ Tiny home and RV dwellers
- ▲ People struggling with housing costs
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Neighbors concerned about property values
- ▼ Municipalities relying on zoning enforcement
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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