HB1068 Taxing certain occupants who have established permanent residences under the meals and rooms tax.
Taxing certain occupants who have established permanent residences under the meals and rooms tax.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Could increase costs for people living permanently in hotels or extended-stay facilities, who are often among the most housing-insecure residents.
Your Community
While closing a tax loophole, this could burden people who live in hotels because they cannot find affordable housing, worsening their situation.
Your Freedom
Extends tax obligations to a group currently exempt, but aims for consistent tax treatment.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/09/2026; Senate Journal 8
Sponsor
Laurel Stavis (D)
The Short Version
Would extend the meals and rooms tax to people who have established permanent residences in hotels or similar accommodations. Currently, long-term hotel residents may avoid this tax, creating an inequity with other forms of housing.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ State tax revenue
- ▲ Tax equity advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Long-term hotel residents
- ▼ Housing-insecure individuals using hotels as permanent housing
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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