New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 6 R cosponsors

SB 556 — 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, MA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  2. Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6

  3. Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 3

  4. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

409 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 556 do?
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.
Who sponsors SB 556?
SB 556 is sponsored by Keith Murphy (Republican), Daryl Abbas (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), Daniel Innis (Republican), and Regina Birdsell (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 556?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 556?
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