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HB 1258 · 2026 · House · Resources, Recreation and Development Committee

Public PFAS testing data

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relative to per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and public health data.

Requires the department of environmental services to publish certain PFAS testing result data on its public website.AI-generated

Status

Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · February 27, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires the department of environmental services to publish certain data relative to PFAS testing results on its public website.

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. Kat McGheeDRanking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Rep. Jennifer MandelbaumDClerk· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Also: Rep. Wendy ThomasD, Rep. Nancy MurphyD, Rep. Rosemarie RungD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD

Public testimony

93 signed in online · 9 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I strongly urge you to support the passage of HB 1258. PFAS are dangerous materials to both our environment and to public health. The public should have access to sampling and testing of these compounds. We deserve to be fully informed.…”
— John Walsh, New Londonsupports
“Libraries should be controlled by the people and not by the government--to preserve critical thinking and avoid authoritarianism.”
— Marie Nardino, Andoversupports
“I strongly support HB1258 because improving PFAS-related public-health data is critical for understanding exposure risks and protecting communities. Strengthening monitoring and reporting helps New Hampshire respond effectively to this ongoing contamination crisis.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-1110:00 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-1111:45 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-1810:00 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 12
  2. Feb 11, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2026 11:00 am GP 228
  3. Feb 11, 2026House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 228
  4. Feb 18, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  5. Feb 18, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 10 P. 106
  6. Feb 27, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0796h

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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