HB1759 Relative to the disqualification of a member of a local land use board.
Relative to the disqualification of a member of a local land use board.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Better conflict-of-interest rules reduce the chance of biased land use decisions that could affect property values.
Your Community
Clearer disqualification standards improve fairness and public trust in local planning and zoning decisions.
Your Freedom
Ensures residents get fair hearings before land use boards free from conflicts of interest.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; Senate Journal 10
Sponsor
David Fracht (D)
The Short Version
Would establish clearer standards for when a local land use board member must recuse themselves due to conflicts of interest. Advancing through Senate committee.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Property owners appearing before land use boards
- ▲ Communities seeking fair zoning decisions
- ▲ Government transparency
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Board members who may be disqualified from decisions they want to influence
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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