relative to modifying the definition of ADUs.
HB 577 modifies the legal definition of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which are secondary housing units like backyard cottages or converted garages on residential properties. The bill became law on July 1, 2025, after being signed by Governor Ayotte on July 15, 2025. The provided context does not specify the exact changes to the definition or the key mechanisms of the bill. Therefore, no concrete policy changes or affected parties can be detailed from the available information. This summary is limited to the bill's title and status, as the context lacks specifics about the definition modifications.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Signed Jul 22, 2025
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
7
Committee
5
Amendments
4
Jul 22, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 197; eff. 07/01/2025 HJ 18
lower
Jun 27, 2025
Introduced
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2874e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 57
lower
Jun 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2874e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 18
upper
May 15, 2025
Introduced
Sen. Fenton Floor Amendment # 2025-2162s, AF, VV; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
upper
May 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/15/2025, Vote 5-1; SC 21A
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0449h: MA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 15
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Amendment # 2025-0449h: AA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 15
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0449h 02/18/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 14 P. 10
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 02/11/2025 10:00 am LOB 305
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Housing HJ 3 P. 17
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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