HB561 Relative to the transfer of state-owned real property to municipalities.
Relative to the transfer of state-owned real property to municipalities.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Transferring unused state property to towns could generate local economic activity and reduce blight.
Your Community
Towns could repurpose state land for community needs like housing or recreation.
Your Freedom
Administrative property transfer process with no direct freedom impact.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 77
Sponsor
Nancy Murphy (D)
The Short Version
Would establish rules for transferring state-owned property to local municipalities. This could enable towns to use surplus state land for affordable housing, community centers, or other local needs.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Municipalities seeking land for community purposes
- ▲ Residents who benefit from repurposed properties
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State government losing property assets
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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