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HB 1089

extending the authorization of the department of environmental services for the evaluation and mitigation of new community water system contamination risks.

Filed 2026 · Signed into law · Resources, Recreation and Development · Environment - Administration

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StatusSIGNED BY GOVERNOR
In the HousePASSED/ADOPTED
In the SenatePASSED/ADOPTED
Introduced1/7/2026
Floor date2/19/2026
LSR number2532
Chapter0155
Local government impactno
Committee codeH22

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Where it stands

House: PASSED/ADOPTED · Senate: PASSED/ADOPTED

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Sponsors

Donnelly, Tanya(R) Rock 25
Prime sponsor in bold. From the General Court sponsor file.

What happened

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Votes

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Ought to Pass

February 19, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Ought to Pass

April 16, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Committee reports

Reproduced from the House Calendar in the committee’s own words.

Committee — OUGHT TO PASS

Rep. Tanya Donnelly

This bill, which addresses a critical regulatory gap, enabling the state to prevent unregulated impacts from both large and small water system projects and respond effectively to emerging contamination issues. The bill amends RSA 485-C:26 to authorize the Department of Environmental Services to impose consistent standards and procedures on all new community water system sources, regardless of their size. Contamination from PFAS (“forever chemicals”) has affected thousands of wells and public water supplies, with significant incidents in Merrimack, Londonderry, and other communities. Many residents still lack access to safe drinking water, and new threats continually arise. Naturally occurring toxins such as arsenic, uranium, and radon are prevalent in New Hampshire groundwater, with up to 30% of bedrock wells exceeding safe arsenic levels and over half of the state at risk for radon contamination. Infrastructure deficiencies and oversight gaps result in approximately 60% of residents relying on private wells, which are not subject to regular testing or regulation, rendering them particularly susceptible to contamination. Vote 14-0.

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