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HB 1780 · 2026 · House · Environment and Agriculture Committee

Seed labeling and relabeling rules

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(New Title) relative to seed laws.

Makes it unlawful to use certain seed relabeling stickers, sell seed more than 36 months after its production date, or alter or falsify seed labels or related documents.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 24, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill enables the department of agriculture, markets, and food to define "habitual offender" and creates increased penalties for habitual violators of laws relative to the sale of seeds, plants, and nursery stock.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Barbara ComtoisRPrime
  • Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Peter BixbyDRanking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Nicholas GermanaDDeputy Ranking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Sen. Howard PearlRVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources

Also: Rep. Catherine KennyR

Public testimony

2 signed in online

0% support100% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2711:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-02-039:15 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-1010:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-02-1710:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-04-029:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 35
  2. Jan 27, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/27/2026 12:00 pm GP 153
  3. Feb 3, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/03/2026 09:15 am GP 153
  4. Feb 10, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  5. Feb 17, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  6. Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  7. Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0750h (NT) 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 16
  8. Mar 5, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0750h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 19
  9. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0750h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 19
  10. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6
  11. Apr 2, 2026SenHearing: 04/02/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 12
  12. Apr 16, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1428s, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14A
  13. Apr 16, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1428s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
  14. Apr 16, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1428s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
  15. May 7, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1428s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 4
  16. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  17. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  18. Jun 19, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 182; eff. 06/19/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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