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NH SB596

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Debra Altschiller

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Smoking would be prohibited within Hampton Beach State Park, including the RV park, effective January 1, 2027

  • The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources must develop and post signage informing the public of the smoking ban

  • Enforcement is limited to directing offenders to comply with the prohibition; no monetary fines may be levied

  • The fiscal note estimates a potential decrease in State Park Fund revenue of up to $50,000 annually due to reduced visitation, with costs for signage absorbed within the existing department budget

Legislative Description

Prohibiting smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development House Journal 8

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Resources, Recreation and Development3/16/2026
Energy and Natural Resources11/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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