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HB 1431-FN

restricting the use of neonicotinoid pesticides.

Filed 2026 · Referred for interim study · Environment and Agriculture · Agriculture

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StatusSENATE
In the HousePASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
In the SenateINTERIM STUDY
Introduced1/7/2026
Floor date2/19/2026
LSR number2574
Local government impactno
Committee codeH26

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Where it stands

House: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT · Senate: INTERIM STUDY

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Sponsors

MacDonald, John(R) Carr 6, Crawford, Karel(R) Carr 3, Damon, Hope(D) Sull 8, Maggiore, Jim(D) Rock 23, Peternel, Katy(R) Carr 6, Rung, Rosemarie(D) Hills 12
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What happened

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Votes

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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0465h

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

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Refer to Interim Study

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

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Committee reports

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

Committee — OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT

Rep. Judy Aron

The underlying bill restricts the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, sets penalties, and requires the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food (DAMF) to create an educational program about the use of such pesticides and alternatives. The committee felt that it was much more appropriate to direct the Pesticide Control Board (PCB) to do their job as specified in RSA 430:31 regarding restricting the use of neonicotinoid pesticides with the amendment as they have the membership and expertise to fully examine and make appropriate rules on this very important issue of neonicotinoid pesticide usage and restrictions. This amendment directs the PCB to adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to the reclassification of certain neonicotinoid pesticides as “restricted use” and directs the PCB to make rules regarding neonicotinoid pesticide application which may include but are not limited to a long list of pesticide application concerns which we have listed in this amendment. The PCB has already begun work on this issue, so they already have a head start on this process, but most importantly, we give them a deadline date of January 1, 2027 to have plans in place to address concerns specified in the bill, and any others that the PCB determines in their deliberations on the issue. Additionally, we are directing them to devise a plan to notify apiaries registered with DAMF regarding neonicotinoid pesticides in areas that will affect those hives. It is important to note that there is no longer any fiscal impact with this amended bill, as there are no criminal penalties specified, and the DAMF will not have to utilize extra department resources to address neonicotinoid pesticide restrictions. Vote 13-2.

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