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New HampshireHB11862025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

relative to the sale and labeling of eggs.

Sponsored By: Liz F Barbour (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Clearer egg labels for New Hampshire buyers

Packages of hen eggs sold, delivered, or donated in New Hampshire must show the producer’s name and contact information. Size claims must follow U.S. Department of Agriculture standards for measuring and labeling eggs. Grade AA, A, or B claims must follow that department’s grading and labeling standards. Unsized eggs cannot carry or imply a size, and ungraded eggs cannot carry or imply a grade. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.

Safety rules protect New Hampshire egg buyers

Hen eggs handled for sale, delivery, or donation must stay at an air temperature of 45°F or colder immediately after packing. Nest run eggs must stay at 55°F or colder immediately after collection, before washing, sizing, grading, and packaging. People and businesses cannot sell, deliver, donate, or use eggs or packaging that break these requirements. This ban also covers adulterated eggs or packaging, including harmful added substances and spoiled, unsanitary, or incubated eggs.

Egg sellers face penalties and hearings

New Hampshire’s agriculture commissioner can adopt rules, inspect egg sales and distribution sites and vehicles, and open packages for sampling. Containers taken for sampling are paid for at market price. The commissioner must give notice of violations, findings, and an opportunity for a hearing. With reasonable cause to believe distribution breaks the rules, officials can stop eggs from being sold, used, or moved. Eggs remain held until compliance and release by the commissioner, or resolution by a court. Violations are misdemeanors; repeat offenses remain misdemeanors for individuals but are felonies for businesses and other entities. Civil penalties can reach $5,000 per violation, per day of a continuing violation, and can accompany court orders enforcing compliance. Administrative fines can also reach $1,000 per violation.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Liz F Barbour

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Barbara Comtois

    Republican • House

  • Catherine M Kenny

    Republican • House

  • Judy F. Aron

    Republican • House

  • Peter W Bixby

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 119; eff.08/04/2026

    6/9/2026House

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 154

    5/21/2026House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

    5/21/2026Senate

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

    4/16/2026Senate

  5. HB 1186 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

    4/16/2026Senate

  6. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14

    4/3/2026Senate

  7. Hearing: 04/02/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 12

    3/26/2026Senate

  8. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6

    3/6/2026Senate

  9. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0613h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 17

    3/5/2026House

  10. Amendment # 2026-0613h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 17

    3/5/2026House

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0613h 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 15

    2/20/2026House

  12. Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153

    2/18/2026House

  13. Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153

    2/11/2026House

  14. Full Committee Work Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 153

    2/4/2026House

  15. Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 01:30 pm GP 153

    1/28/2026House

  16. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 9

    12/1/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    5/21/2026

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  • Introduced

    12/1/2025

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  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

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  • Version adopted by both bodies

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