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NH HB1186

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Liz Barbour

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recodifies New Hampshire's egg sale regulations (RSA 428:22-29) to reflect modern sorting, labeling, and grading methods

  • Requires all shell egg packaging to identify the producer's name and contact information

  • Mandates that eggs labeled by size or grade (AA, A, or B) must meet USDA standards; eggs not sized or graded cannot use packaging that implies otherwise

  • Establishes refrigeration requirements: packed shell eggs must be held at maximum 45°F, and nest run eggs at maximum 55°F immediately after collection

  • Prohibits sale of adulterated eggs and sets penalties including misdemeanor charges for first offenses, civil forfeitures up to $5,000 per violation per day, and administrative fines up to $1,000 per violation

Legislative Description

Relative to the sale and labeling of eggs.

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
Environment and Agriculture12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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