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NH HB1141

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tony Caplan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services from approving any new large groundwater withdrawal permits for commercial bottled or bulk water sales

  • The prohibition applies specifically to operations using any percentage of hydrocarbon-derived plastic as the bottling medium

  • Amends RSA 485-C:21 by adding a new paragraph (I-a) to existing groundwater extraction regulations

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relative to permitting and fee authority for mining and prospecting.

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
Resources, Recreation and Development12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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