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NH HB1096
NH HB1096Establishing a committee to study ways to manage disposal of vapes and e-cigarettes.
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Introduced
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a committee to study ways to manage the disposal of vapes and e-cigarettes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a legislative study committee to examine ways of managing the disposal of vapes and e-cigarettes, which are electronic nicotine delivery devices. The committee will consist of four members - three from the House of Representatives (appointed by the Speaker) and one from the Senate (appointed by the Senate President) - who will receive mileage compensation for their work. The committee's specific duties include investigating extended producer responsibility legislation, exploring potential regulations for commercial sales of these products, and considering other legislative or regulatory solutions for vape and e-cigarette disposal. The committee must elect a chairperson, hold its first meeting within 45 days of the bill's effective date, and require a quorum of three members. By November 1, 2026, the committee is required to submit a comprehensive report detailing its findings and recommendations to key state officials, including the Speaker of the House, Senate President, House and Senate Clerks, Governor, and State Library. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Nicholas Germana (D)*,
Judy Aron (R),
Liz Barbour (R),
Peter Bixby (D),
Karen Ebel (D),
Donovan Fenton (D),
James Gruber (D),
Linda Haskins (D),
Howard Pearl (R),
Kelley Potenza (R),
Alice Wade (D),
David Watters (D),
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1885&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1885&txtFormat=html |
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