HB 1275 (2026): relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

HB 1275 (2026)

relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Environment and Agriculture
• Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
• Subject: Agriculture
• Chapter law: 298

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 312 people signed in online: 276 in support and 36 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2026, February 17, 2026, February 24, 2026 and March 3, 2026. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0925h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–1. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0925h) was adopted on a division vote 293–12 on March 11, 2026, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2026-1079h), offered by Rep. Nicholas Germana, was adopted on a division vote 307–11 on March 11, 2026, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2026-1118h), offered by Rep. Wendy Thomas, was rejected on a division vote 53–267 on March 11, 2026. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1593s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 7, 2026. The committee's amendment (2026-1593s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2026, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2026-1792s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 14, 2026 the Senate adopted “Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Reconsider the Vote on Third Reading and Final Passage, Rescind Third Reading and Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Regina Birdsell. A floor amendment (2026-1879s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 14, 2026 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1879s 2026-1792s and 2026-1593s and Requests CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Judy Aron. On May 14, 2026 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. A committee of conference met on May 26, 2026 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (2026-2066c) on a voice vote. On June 4, 2026 the House adopted the conference report (2026-2066c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2026, making it Chapter 298 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 12) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Nancy Murphy (D - Hills 12)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 10, 2026, 2:45 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 24, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
• March 3, 2026, 10:15 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
• March 3, 2026, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
• March 11, 2026: floor debate, House
• April 21, 2026, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
• May 7, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• May 14, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• May 26, 2026, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, GP 228

Votes

• March 11, 2026, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 293, nays 12, passed
• March 11, 2026, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 307, nays 11, passed
• March 11, 2026, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 53, nays 267, failed
• March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0925h and 2026-1079h — voice vote, passed
• May 7, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1593s and #2026-1792s — voice vote, passed
• May 14, 2026, Senate: Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Reconsider the Vote on Third Reading and Final Passage, Rescind Third Reading and Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
• May 14, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1593s and #2026-1792s and #2026-1879s — voice vote, passed
• May 14, 2026, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1879s 2026-1792s and 2026-1593s and Requests CofC — voice vote, passed
• May 14, 2026, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
• May 29, 2026, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
• June 4, 2026, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 431
• RSA 485-A:5-d
• RSA 149-M:64
• RSA 485-H:2

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• HJ 1, page 13
• HC 10, page 44
• HJ 7, pages 162, 163, 164 and 165
• SJ 7
• SC 15
• SC 17
• SJ 11
• SJ 12
• HJ 13, page 148
• SJ 13
• HJ 14, page 32
• SJ 14
• HJ 15, pages 12 and 56
• SJ 15