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NH SB 298

died on adjournment

relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations, prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings, and establishing a committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the mandatory statewide certification process and operational standards for recovery residences.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NH SB 298 pass?

No. NH SB 298 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-05-21): Sen. Pearl Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13

What is NH SB 298 about?

NH SB 298 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations, prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings, and establishing a committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the mandatory statewide certification process and operational standards for recovery residences.”.

Who sponsors NH SB 298?

Kevin A. Avard is the primary sponsor of NH SB 298.

Introduced
2025-02-25
Latest action
2026-05-21 — Sen. Pearl Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
Bill type
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Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Kevin A. Avardprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-05-21

    Sen. Pearl Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13

  2. 2026-05-14

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1751h and 2026-1958h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  3. 2026-05-14

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1751h and 2026-1958h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 77

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  4. 2026-05-14

    FLAM # 2026-1958h (NT) (Rep. Layon): AA DV 176-166 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  5. 2026-05-14

    FLAM # 2026-1958h (NT) (Rep. Layon): AA DV 176-166 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 75

  6. 2026-05-14

    Amendment # 2026-1751h: AA VV 05/14/2026

  7. 2026-05-14

    Amendment # 2026-1751h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 74

  8. 2026-05-07

    Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study

  9. 2026-05-07

    Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1751h 05/06/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 19 P. 23

    committee-passage-favorable

  10. 2026-04-30

    ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 05/06/2026 11:00 am GP 231

  11. 2026-04-22

    ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  12. 2026-04-01

    Full Committee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  13. 2026-03-19

    Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:50 pm GP 231

  14. 2026-03-18

    ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 02:05 pm GP 231

  15. 2026-03-10

    ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/19/2026 02:00 pm GP 231

  16. 2026-02-26

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

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  17. 2026-01-07

    Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-3105s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

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  18. 2026-01-07

    Committee Amendment # 2025-3105s, AA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

  19. 2025-12-04

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3105s, 01/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 46

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  20. 2025-03-13

    Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7

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  21. 2025-03-07

    Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/13/2025, Vote 4-0, CC SC 12

  22. 2025-02-26

    Hearing: 03/05/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 11

  23. 2025-02-25

    Introduced 02/13/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 6

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