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NH HB1141
NH HB1141Prohibiting the extraction of groundwater for the purpose of bottling in plastic bottles.
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Introduced
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the issuance of new large groundwater withdrawal permits for the commercial sale of bottled or bulk water using any percentage of hydrocarbon-derived plastic as a bottling medium.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services from approving new large groundwater extraction permits intended for commercial bottled water sales when the water will be packaged in containers that include any amount of hydrocarbon-derived plastic. The term "hydrocarbon-derived plastic" refers to plastics made from petroleum or natural gas-based materials, which are commonly used in water bottle production. By preventing new permits for such commercial water extraction, the bill aims to reduce plastic waste and protect local groundwater resources. The legislation would amend existing state water regulations (specifically RSA 485-C:21) by adding a new paragraph that explicitly forbids these types of groundwater withdrawal permits. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, meaning the restrictions would be implemented as soon as the bill becomes law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0532h (NT) 02/11/2026 (Vote 16-0; Regular Calendar) (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1560&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1560&txtFormat=html |
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