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HB 1544 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Ban on scented products in buildings

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prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings.

Prohibits the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the Senate · May 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Andrew ProutRPrime
  • Rep. Alissandra MurrayDClerk· Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Also: Rep. Jonah WheelerD, Rep. Brian SeaworthR, Rep. Jack FlanaganR

Public testimony

56 signed in online · 32 wrote testimony

96% support4% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I am writing to support this bill to ensure that New Hampshire’s state-owned parks and buildings are accessible to all.…”
— Maureen Bonetti, Burlingtonsupports
“It is crucial to all those who have chemical sensitivity that this bill be brought forward.…”
— Diana Brownstone, Oneontasupports
“Some individuals, I ,among them, experience harsh symptoms in the presence of airborne chemical scents. As I do with tobacco smoke. I support New Hampshire’s passage of this bill to protect me when I visit and fellow sufferers who are NH residents.”
— Sasha Halperin, Oaklandsupports
“I oppose this bill because it reduces transparency or public oversight and does not meaningfully improve outcomes for New Hampshire residents.”
— Tiffany Gladu, Goffstownopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2810:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearing
  • 2026-04-019:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 25
  2. Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 02:20 pm GP 231
  3. Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 02:20 pm GP 231
  4. Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 14-1; CC) HC 10 P. 20
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 43
  6. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7
  7. Apr 1, 2026SenHearing: 04/01/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:50 am; SC 12
  8. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 17
  9. May 7, 2026SenHB 1544 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  10. May 7, 2026SenSen. Lang Moved Laid on Table, 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  11. May 7, 2026SenPending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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