New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 8 R cosponsors

SB 418 — prohibiting municipalities from requiring licenses, restrictions, or exclusions for the production and sale of homestead food products.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 246; Effective 07/02/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 09, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

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In plain language

The bill prevents municipalities from regulating the production and sale of homestead food products.

This legislation stops local governments from imposing licenses or restrictions on homestead food products. It aims to simplify the process for individuals selling homemade food items.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: You may have more access to a variety of homemade food products without the constraints of local regulations.
  • Small Business: If you sell homemade food items, you will not need to obtain local licenses or face restrictions.

Summary

(New Title) prohibiting municipalities from requiring licenses, restrictions, or exclusions for the production and sale of homestead food products.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to SB 418 indicate that the version of the bill has been finalized and adopted by both legislative bodies, meaning both the Senate and House have agreed on its content. This is important because it signifies that the bill has passed through the necessary legislative process and is now ready for the governor's approval or potential enactment into law.

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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 246; Effective 07/02/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Sen. Innis Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1481h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 20

  6. Amendment # 2026-1481h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 20

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1481h (NT) 05/05/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 13

  8. Executive Session: 05/05/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  9. Full Committee Work Session: 05/05/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  10. Full Committee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  11. Full Committee Work Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153

  12. Full Committee Work Session: 04/07/2026 01:00 pm GP 153

  13. Public Hearing: 03/31/2026 10:30 am GP 153

  14. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 5 P. 124

  15. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  16. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 3

  17. Hearing: 01/13/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:15 am; SC 46

  18. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 404 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (404)

404 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 418 do?
(New Title) prohibiting municipalities from requiring licenses, restrictions, or exclusions for the production and sale of homestead food products.
Who sponsors SB 418?
SB 418 is sponsored by Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Tim McGough (Republican), Matt R Sabourin dit Choinière, Steven Kesselring, Keith Murphy (Republican), Kathleen Paquette, Howard Pearl (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), Judy Aron (Republican), Daniel Innis (Republican), and Mark Warden (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 418?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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