HB 1192 (2026): exempting certain household pharmaceutical wastes from the definition of hazardous waste.
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HB 1192 (2026)
exempting certain household pharmaceutical wastes from the definition of hazardous waste.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 120
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2026 and February 17, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2026, making it Chapter 120 of the session laws.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2026, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP153
- February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- April 16, 2026, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- April 23, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 23, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 01:15 pm GP 153
- February 11, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP153
- February 17, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/17/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- April 16, 2026: Hearing: 04/16/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:30 pm
- April 23, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 15A
- April 23, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026
- May 14, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026)
- May 14, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026
- June 5, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 120; eff.08/04/2026