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SB 596 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Smoking ban at Hampton Beach

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prohibiting smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.

Prohibits smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · April 9, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits smoking in Hampton Beach state park.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Debra AltschillerDPrime

Rep. Chris MunsD

Public testimony

4 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony

75% support25% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support SB 596 because prohibiting smoking in Hampton Beach State Park improves public health, reduces litter, and protects coastal ecosystems.…”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports
“This no common sense bill is a direct attack on individual liberty in public. You might not like the smell of cigarettes ... then MOVE your beach blanket to another spot. A better bill would penalize littering of cigarette butts that everyone can agree on.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-209:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
  • 2026-03-259:30 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearingrescheduled

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
  2. Jan 20, 2026SenHearing: 01/20/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 1
  3. Mar 5, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
  4. Mar 5, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  5. Mar 12, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 8 P. 114
  6. Mar 25, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:30 pm GP 228
  7. Mar 25, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/25/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  8. Mar 25, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/25/2026 (Vote 11-4; RC)
  9. Apr 1, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  10. Apr 9, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 17

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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