HB 1616 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Ban on government vaccine ads

prohibiting state agencies and political subdivisions from advertising or expending funds to advertise vaccines in the state of New Hampshire.

Prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from advertising vaccines, expending funds to advertise vaccines, or paying any person or entity to advertise vaccines on their behalf in New Hampshire.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · March 11, 2026

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Analysis

This bill prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from advertising or expending funds to advertise vaccines in the state of New Hampshire.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Public testimony

527 signed in online · 158 wrote testimony

15% support85% oppose0% neutral

ForPublic funds should not promote pharmaceutical products

AgainstRestricting state health communication silences trusted sources

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“I urge my representatives to vote in support of this bill. I do not believe we should be using tax payer money to advertise or support any corporate company.…”

— Caitlen Hutson, Epsomsupports

“I firmly believe in the rights of individuals and parents to make informed decisions about vaccinations. I also don't think that advertising any medicines or vaccines should be allowed.”

— Susan Tufts-Moore, Bedfordsupports

“The Members of the NH Council on Developmental Disabilities believe that vaccines, which have been proven to be a safe and effective way of reducing deaths and transmissions attributed to preventable diseases, especially among vulnerable individuals with disabilities and/or weakened immune systems throughout the state.”

— Chase Eagleson, Concord · Members of the NH Council on Developmental Disabilitiesopposes

“We are putting 3.5 Million in federal funding potentially out of reach with this bill. Last I checked NH could use some cash. Additionally do not weaken the state of vaccinations in NH. The surrounding controversy of vaccinations is a manufactured news piece.…”

— Michael Derhammer, Portsmouthopposes

“If anything, we need more education for our public about immunizations. Banning education about immunizations is extremely dangerous to the public and will likely increase the amount of deaths of vaccine preventable diseases.”

— Elizabeth Duffy, Concordopposes

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

2026-01-1510:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearingrescheduled
2026-03-031:00 pmHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 159Public hearing

Legislative history

Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 28
Jan 15, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/15/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
Mar 3, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0903h 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 10 P. 45
Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
Mar 11, 2026HouseLay HB1616 on Table (Rep. Layon): MA DV 293-18 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 166

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