(New Title) requiring certain syringe service program entities to provide options for disposal of used syringes and needles and creating reporting requirements for such entities.
Sponsored By: Keith R. Murphy (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New Hampshire syringe programs face funding limits
The law takes effect 60 days after passage. New Hampshire agencies and local governments cannot distribute drug paraphernalia, including needles and syringes, directly or indirectly to anyone. State general funds and local funds cannot support syringe programs unless lawmakers approve funding or disease-outbreak control requires it. A separate rule bars state funding, including opioid settlement money, for organizations that distribute drug paraphernalia. State health officials can administer and distribute federal funds to authorized syringe programs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Keith R. Murphy
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Bill M. Gannon
Republican • Senate
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
Howard Pearl
r • Senate
Kevin A. Avard
Republican • Senate
Regina Birdsell
Republican • Senate
Ruth Ward
Republican • Senate
Tim McGough
Republican • Senate
Timothy Lang
Republican • Senate
Victoria Sullivan
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 106; Effective 08/26/2026
5/29/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
5/18/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
5/18/2026SenateReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 72
4/23/2026HouseReferred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 60
4/23/2026HouseOught to Pass: MA DV 186-152 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 60
4/23/2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
4/15/2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/15/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
4/15/2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 158
4/7/2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/25/2026 02:00 pm GP 158
3/18/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 8 P. 114
3/16/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendments #2026-1040s and #2026-1162s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
3/12/2026SenateSen. Murphy Floor Amendment # 2026-1162s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
3/12/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-1040s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
3/12/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1040s, 03/12/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 9
3/4/2026SenateHearing: 02/04/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am; SC 4
1/28/2026SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
11/24/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
5/18/2026
Introduced
11/24/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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