SB175 Relative to the use of covenants by municipalities.
Relative to the use of covenants by municipalities.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Municipal covenants can affect property values and development costs. The impact depends on whether the bill expands or limits covenant authority.
Your Community
Covenants are used for various purposes including affordable housing requirements and conservation. Changes could have varied community impacts.
Your Freedom
Property covenants inherently restrict what owners can do with their land. Changes could expand or restrict property rights.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1
Sponsor
Keith Murphy (R)
The Short Version
Would have modified how municipalities can use covenants, which are legal agreements that restrict property use. Referred to interim study.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Depends on direction of changes
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Depends on direction of changes
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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