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HB1275 • 2026

(Second New Title) relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

(Second New Title) relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

Agriculture
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Wendy Thomas (D), Nancy Murphy (D)
Last action
2026-07-01
Official status
PASSED
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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(Second New Title) relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

(Second New Title) relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

What This Bill Does

  • (Second New Title) relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

Limits and Unknowns

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Amendments

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Amendment #2026-0925h : AA DV 293-12 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 162

Plain English: Amendment #2026-0925h : AA DV 293-12 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 162 1

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Bill History

  1. 2026-07-01 H

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026

  2. 2026-06-30 S

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

  3. 2026-06-04 H

    Conference Committee Report 2026-2066c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  4. 2026-05-29 S

    Conference Committee Report #2026-2066c , Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14

  5. 2026-05-27 S

    Conference Committee Report Filed, #2026-2066c ; 06/04/2026

  6. 2026-05-26 H

    Conference Committee Meeting: 05/26/2026 11:00 am GP 228

  7. 2026-05-26 S

    Conferee Change; Senator Innis Replaces Senator Altschiller; SJ 14

  8. 2026-05-21 H

    Speaker Appoints: Reps. J. Aron, Bixby, Comtois, Barbour 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  9. 2026-05-21 H

    Conferee Change: Rep. Layon Replaces Rep. Barbour 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  10. 2026-05-21 H

    Conferee Change: Rep. N. Germana Replaces Rep. Bixby 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  11. 2026-05-20 S

    Sen. Avard Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  12. 2026-05-20 S

    President Appoints: Senators Avard, Birdsell, Altschiller; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  13. 2026-05-18 H

    House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1879s 2026-1792s and 2026-1593s and Requests CofC (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  14. 2026-05-14 S

    Sen. Birdsell Moved to Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Reconsider the Vote on Third Reading and Final Passage, Rescind Third Reading and Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment , MA VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  15. 2026-05-14 S

    Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2026-1879s , AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  16. 2026-05-14 S

    Ought to Pass with Amendment s #2026-1593s and #2026-1792s and #2026-1879s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  17. 2026-05-07 S

    HB 1275 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  18. 2026-05-07 S

    Committee Amendment #2026-1593s , AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  19. 2026-05-07 S

    Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2026-1792s , AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  20. 2026-05-07 S

    Ought to Pass with Amendment s #2026-1593s and #2026-1792s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  21. 2026-04-27 S

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1593s , 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17

  22. 2026-04-22 S

    Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 15

  23. 2026-03-17 S

    Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7

  24. 2026-03-11 H

    Amendment #2026-0925h : AA DV 293-12 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 162

  25. 2026-03-11 H

    FLAM #2026-1079h (Rep. N. Germana): AA DV 307-11 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 163

  26. 2026-03-11 H

    FLAM #2026-1118h (Rep. W. Thomas): AF DV 53-267 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 164

  27. 2026-03-11 H

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0925h and 2026-1079h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 165

  28. 2026-03-04 H

    Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153

  29. 2026-03-04 H

    Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0925h 03/03/2026 (Vote 12-1; RC) HC 10 P. 44

  30. 2026-03-04 H

    Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  31. 2026-02-25 H

    Full Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153

  32. 2026-02-18 H

    Full Committee Work Session: 02/24/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  33. 2026-02-11 H

    Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  34. 2026-02-05 H

    Full Committee Work Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP153

  35. 2026-02-04 H

    Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 02:45 pm GP 153

  36. 2025-12-01 H

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 13

Official Summary Text

(Second New Title) relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

Current Bill Text

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HB 1275 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES

11Mar2026... 0925h
11Mar2026... 1079h
05/07/2026 1593s
05/07/2026 1792s
05/14/2026 1879s
4Jun2026... 2066CofC
2026 SESSION
26-2843
08/07

HOUSE BILL
1275

AN ACT
relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

SPONSORS: Rep. W. Thomas, Hills. 12; Rep. N. Murphy, Hills. 12

COMMITTEE: Environment and Agriculture

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AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill:

I. Grants immunity from civil liability to farmers for damages resulting from claims based on harms caused by certain per and poly fluorinated alkyl substances present in soil, water, or agricultural products.

II. Requires the department of environmental services to develop concentration-based standards for PFAS in biosolids at land-application sites.

III. Exempts certain per and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions.

IV. Amends the definition of "drinking water standard" as it pertains to maximum contaminant levels in certain water management and protection funds and programs.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in
bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [
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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
11Mar2026... 0925h
11Mar2026... 1079h
05/07/2026 1593s
05/07/2026 1792s
05/14/2026 1879s
4Jun2026... 2066CofC
05/14/2026 1879s 26-2843
08/07

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six

AN ACT
relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 New Subdivision; PFAS in Agriculture. Amend RSA 431 by inserting after section 36 the following new subdivision:
PFAS in Agriculture
431:37 Per- and Polyfluorinatedalkyl Substances; Civil Immunity. Any person engaged in the practice of farming shall be immune from suit and civil liability for any damages resulting from claims based on harms caused by per and poly fluorinated alkyl substances present in soil, water, or agricultural products as a result of standard agricultural practices, including the land application of sludge or biosolids.

2 Water Pollution and Waste Disposal; Land Application of Sludge. Amend RSA 485-A:5-d to read as follows:
485-A:5-d Land Application of Sludge.

I.
Sludge or biosolids which are to be land applied in New Hampshire shall not exceed the maximum concentrations for specific chemical contaminants contained in the rules of the department, or the rules or regulations of the state in which the sludge was generated, whichever are more stringent.

II.

By June 30, 2027, the department shall initiate rulemaking under RSA 541-A to develop concentration-based standards for PFAS in biosolids at land-application sites. Such standards shall be set for those PFAS compounds for which an ambient groundwater quality standard has been established under RSA 485-C. Such rulemaking shall include requirements for PFAS soil testing at land-application sites. Beginning January 1, 2028, land application shall not occur if biosolid or soil PFAS concentrations exceed the applicable standards.

3 New Subparagraph; Solid Waste Management; Regulation of Advanced Recycling; Consumer Products; Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Use Restricted. Amend RSA 149-M:64, II(a) by inserting after subparagraph (5) the following new subparagraph:
(6) Products authorized by or under contract with the United States Department of Defense that are or may be covered by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120-130, or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. part 730, et seq.

4 Per And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Fund And Programs; Definitions. Amend RSA 485-H:2, III to read as follows:
III. "Drinking water standard" means the (PFAS) maximum contaminant levels established pursuant to RSA 485:16-e
or the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulations in accordance with 42 U.S.C. section 300g-1 if adopted by the commissioner for use in this chapter. The standards established under RSA 485:16-e shall remain the operative drinking water standard for all other purposes
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5 Effective Date.
I. Section 4 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.