This bill amends RSA 674 by introducing a new subdivision that prohibits planning boards from considering the number of bedrooms in residential developments during the hearing and approval process. Specifically, it states that if a residential development proposal meets the necessary requirements for water supply and sewage disposal, planning boards cannot reject the application based on the number of bedrooms. The bill defines "residential development" as any housing project with one or more dwelling units and clarifies that a "bedroom" is a furnished room primarily intended for sleeping.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that ensure the department of environmental services' regulations for sewage disposal systems remain unaffected. It allows authorities and building inspectors to consider the number of bedrooms when assessing water and sewage capacity before issuing permits. Furthermore, it permits applications to adhere to workforce housing standards, which require at least 50 percent of units to have two or more bedrooms. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.