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HB 199 · 2025 · House · Judiciary Committee

Longer PFAS lawsuit deadline

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extending the statute of limitation on civil actions relative to damage caused by per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Extends the statute of limitations on civil actions brought for damage caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · March 20, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill extends the statute of limitation on civil actions brought relative to damage caused by PFAS.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Suzanne VailDPrime
  • Rep. David MeuseDDeputy Ranking Member· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. Jaci GroteDDemocratic Advisor
  • Rep. Karen EbelDDemocratic Leader Pro Tempore
  • Rep. Kat McGheeDRanking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Rep. Peter PetrignoDRanking Member· Children and Family Law

Also: Rep. Rosemarie RungD, Rep. Wendy ThomasD, Rep. Nancy MurphyD, Rep. Will DarbyD, Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD, Sen. Donovan FentonD

Public testimony

94 signed in online · 14 wrote testimony

95% support5% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“There are many people and towns still dealing with PFAS and courts are slow to move things along because courts have many items on their dockets. People and towns should have the time to file civil actions.”
— Anne Grossi, Bedfordsupports
“I'm 78. I have 73 years of joyful memories of enchanted days at Forest Lake and its surrounds - including the ambient aroma of clear, pure sun-warmed water. Please, don't deny this transcendent experience of nature's blessings to future generations. Thank you.”
— Lois Cote, Manchestersupports
“I am writing to express my strong support for House Bill 199, which extends the statute of limitations for civil actions related to damage caused by per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These harmful chemicals are detrimental to the health and safety of individuals across our state and nation.…”
— Melissa Hansen, Portsmouthsupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Mar 3, 2025HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Ought to Pass10–8
    Overall
    56% yea
  • Mar 20, 2025HouseDivisionLay HB 199 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.)Adopted188–170
    Overall
    53% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 29, 2025Public hearingHouse Judiciary3:23–6:092m 46slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Mar 3, 2025Public hearingHouse Judiciary2:41:20–3:00:4319m 23slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass — roll call; Executive Session
  • Mar 20, 2025Floor debateHouse floor5:47:11–5:53:015m 50slocated in the stream transcriptLay HB 199 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.) — adopted, division 188-170
  • Dec 17, 2025Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamDied on Table, Session ended

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Judiciary HJ 2 P. 10
  2. Jan 29, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2025 09:30 am LOB 206-208
  3. Mar 3, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2025 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  4. Mar 3, 2025HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 03/03/2025 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  5. Mar 7, 2025HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Mar 20, 2025HouseLay HB 199 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA DV 188-170 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 62
  7. Dec 17, 2025HouseDied on Table, Session ended 12/17/2025 HJ 19

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Background reading

Evergreen reading on the policy area — spanning perspectives — not coverage of this specific bill.

  • PFAS explainedPrimary source

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — What the compounds are, where they come from, and how federal standards are set.AI-generated

  • NHDES PFAS response websiteState agency

    NH Department of Environmental Services — New Hampshire's own PFAS site: the ambient groundwater standards the bill's 500 ppt trigger sits against, and where contamination has been found.AI-generated

  • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and your healthHealth agency

    ATSDR (CDC) — What is known and not known about exposure and health effects.AI-generated

Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.