This bill amends the definition of manufactured housing and mandates its acceptance in all residentially zoned areas across municipalities in the state. The existing definition in RSA 674:31 is repealed and replaced with a new definition that specifies manufactured housing as structures that are transportable, meet certain size requirements, and are designed for use as dwellings. The new language clarifies that manufactured housing does not include campers, recreational vehicles, pre-site built housing, or modular buildings.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, RSA 674:31-b, which stipulates that manufactured housing must be permitted as a matter of right in all residential zones, overriding any local zoning ordinances that may restrict its placement. Municipalities are required to amend their zoning ordinances to comply with this statute within one year, ensuring that manufactured housing is treated as a permitted use. The bill also states that if a zoning ordinance does not address manufactured housing, it will be automatically permitted, and no additional municipal permits will be necessary beyond a building permit. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.