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NH SB556
Bill
Status
11/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Keith Murphy
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "special waste" under RSA 149-M:4 to explicitly include used and unused syringes and similar medical devices, whether or not contaminated with bodily fluids
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Creates felony penalties for improper disposal of special waste: class B felony for natural persons, unclassified felony for other persons (e.g., businesses)
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State expenditure impact is indeterminable due to potential costs from prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole
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County and local government expenditures are also indeterminable for similar judicial and correctional system reasons
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Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Including syringes and similar medical devices in the definition of special waste for purposes of solid waste management and making the disposal of such special waste a felony.
Last Action
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 02/19/2026; Senate Journal 4
2/13/2026