HB1517 Relative to certain residential property interests controlled by certain entities.
Relative to certain residential property interests controlled by certain entities.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Could potentially address corporate ownership of residential property that drives up housing costs, but the interim study status means no immediate impact.
Your Community
Studying restrictions on entity-controlled residential property could lead to policies that help keep housing available for individual homebuyers.
Your Freedom
Balance between property rights of entities and ensuring housing availability for residents; still in study phase.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Richard Lascelles (R)
The Short Version
Addresses residential property interests held by certain entities, likely targeting corporate or institutional ownership of residential property. Referred for interim study, indicating the legislature wants to examine the issue further before acting.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Prospective homebuyers competing against institutional buyers
- ▲ Communities seeking to maintain residential character
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Corporate and institutional property investors
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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