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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.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“"Open to the public" means buildings, or areas of buildings, that maintain regular hours during which any member of the public may visit, or that are routinely used for appointments with members of the public.”
RSA 155:84
“"Fragrance dispensing devices" means automatic, manual, or reactive devices that dispense a scent into the air, including but not limited to plug-in air fresheners, wall-mounted dispensers, and aerosol sprays.”
RSA 155:84
“Not more than one year from the effective date of this section, in all areas of buildings owned or operated by the state that are open to the public, the state shall:”
RSA 155:84

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

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass14–1
    Overall
    93% yea
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • May 7, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass3–0
    Overall
    100% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 28, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and Administration4:19:44–4:26:426m 58slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 1, 2026Public hearingSenate Executive Departments and Administration2:29:47–2:35:365m 49slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • May 7, 2026Floor debateSenate floor6:02:02–6:03:091m 7slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Pending Motion Ought to Pass; HB 1544 was Removed from the Consent Calendar

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

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

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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