prohibiting the intentional disposal of yard waste into the surface waters of the state.
Sponsored By: Rosemarie Rung (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Fines for dumping yard waste into water
Beginning January 1, 2026, New Hampshire law bans intentionally dumping yard waste directly into the state's surface waters. This includes streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds. Violators pay $150 for a first offense, $300 for a second, and $750 for each later offense. All New Hampshire peace officers can enforce the ban.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Rosemarie Rung
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
John T MacDonald
Republican • House
Karel A. Crawford
Republican • House
Karen E Ebel
Democratic • House
Nancy A Murphy
Democratic • House
Richard R Brown
Republican • House
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 187; eff. 01/01/2026 HJ 18
7/22/2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59
7/7/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
7/3/2025SenateHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1711s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 2
6/12/2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-2141s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
5/15/2025SenateCommittee Amendment # 2025-2141s, AA, VV; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
5/15/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2141s, 05/15/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 21A
5/13/2025SenateHearing: 04/08/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am; SC 16
4/3/2025SenateIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 10
3/28/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0191h: MA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 12
3/26/2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0191h: AA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 12
3/26/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0191h 03/07/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 17 P. 9
3/18/2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/07/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
2/20/2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2025 01:30 pm LOB 301-303
1/14/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 3 P. 8
1/10/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
7/3/2025
Introduced
1/10/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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