2025-2026 Legislative Session

The legislative session is two years long (a biennium), with the first year focusing on the State Budget.

Each year, 603 Forward reviews the 1,000+ bills introduced in the New Hampshire General Court to identify those bills relative to our priorities (housing, healthy democracy) to become the focus of our advocacy efforts, working towards building a New Hampshire where our generation can thrive.

Pledge to Testify

One of the most powerful ways we can impact legislation we care about is speaking directly to lawmakers. Pledge to testify during the upcoming session and we’ll keep you updated and help when the time comes!

Our Legislative Priorities

A Healthy Democracy Above All Else

It most important now than ever to fight back against attacks on voting rights nationally and in New Hampshire. In addition to fighting back against anti-voter legislation, this legislative session we will support proactive, pro-voter policies. Here are some LSRs we’re following:

More Affordable Housing

The housing crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing our generation + a top priority for NH to recruit + retain more young people. 603 Forward will continue to fight back against attacks on tenants rights and advocate for the following pro-housing policies:

  • HB382 removing authority for municipalities to regulate mandatory on-site parking requirements. Learn more >>>

  • HB577 relative to modifying the definition of ADUs. Learn more >>>

  • HB631 permitting residential building in commercial zoning by right. Learn more >>>

A budget that reflects our generation’s priorities

2025 is a budget year. It’s important that we have a state budget that reflects our generation’s values and priorities, and puts money where it needs to be.

We’ll work with lawmakers, advocates, and partner organizations to prioritize investments in affordable housing, child care, and more! The Governor is set to give her budget address in February, check back here for more updates.