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NH HB1086

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

John MacDonald

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, exposure for sale, import into New Hampshire, or use of corn, wheat, or soybean seeds that have been treated with neonicotinoid seed treatments

  • Allows sellers to request a written waiver from the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food to continue selling or using neonicotinoid-treated seeds

  • Amends RSA 433:4 by adding a new paragraph III to existing seed regulations

  • Takes effect January 1, 2029

  • Fiscal impact includes indeterminable state and local expenditures, with potential judicial and correctional system costs due to criminal penalty implications

Legislative Description

Creating a committee to study neonicotinoid seed treatments.

Last Action

Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Journal 6

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources3/6/2026
Criminal Justice and Public Safety2/19/2026
Environment and Agriculture12/1/2025

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