New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 426 — repealing the permissible fireworks advisory committee.

Last action — Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

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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 May 12, 2026.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill repeals the permissible fireworks advisory committee.

This bill eliminates the permissible fireworks advisory committee, which was responsible for overseeing fireworks regulations. The repeal suggests a change in how fireworks are managed and regulated.

Summary

repealing the permissible fireworks advisory committee.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill SB 426 was updated to remove the requirement for the commissioner to notify the permissible fireworks advisory committee before suspending or removing fireworks that pose a threat to safety. Additionally, the section that established the fireworks advisory committee was repealed entirely. This change is significant because it streamlines the process for taking immediate action to address dangerous fireworks, potentially improving public safety by allowing quicker responses without waiting for committee input.

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SB 426 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2250 05/06 SENATE BILL 426 AN ACT repealing the permissible fireworks advisory committee.
CHAPTER 59 SB 426 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2250 05/06 SENATE BILL 426 AN ACT repealing the permissible fireworks advisory committee.
SB 426 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2250 05/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT repealing the permissible fireworks advisory committee.
CHAPTER 59 SB 426 - FINAL VERSION 26-2250 05/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT repealing the permissible fireworks advisory committee.
1 Reference Removed.
59:1 Reference Removed.
2 Repeal.
59:2 Repeal.
3 Effective Date.
59:3 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 08, 2026 Effective Date:
July 07, 2026
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Action History

  1. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

  2. Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 59; Effective 07/07/2026

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 12

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 03/18/2026 10:20 am GP 231

  7. Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 10:20 am GP 231

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124

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

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3

  11. Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 1

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

411 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 426 do?
repealing the permissible fireworks advisory committee.
Who sponsors SB 426?
SB 426 is sponsored by Peggy Balboni (Democrat), Howard Pearl (Republican), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), and Chris Muns (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 426?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 426?
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