HB1120 Allowing subdivision regulations concerning water supply.
Allowing subdivision regulations concerning water supply.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Bill was killed. Would have helped prevent costly water supply problems in new subdivisions.
Your Community
Killing this bill means towns cannot require water supply adequacy in subdivision approvals, potentially leading to water shortages in new developments.
Your Freedom
Bill was killed; no change to current regulatory framework.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 22
Sponsor
Kat McGhee (D)
The Short Version
Would have allowed municipalities to adopt subdivision regulations addressing water supply adequacy. The bill was killed (ITL), preventing towns from having this additional tool to ensure new developments have adequate water resources.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Developers who avoid additional regulation (bill killed)
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Homeowners in new subdivisions that may face water supply issues
- ▼ Towns wanting to protect water resources
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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