New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 549: requiring certain syringe service program entities to provide options for disposal of used syringes and needles and creating reporting requirements for such entities.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 549 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: requiring certain syringe service program entities to provide options for disposal of used syringes and needles and creating reporting requirements for such entities. Primary sponsor: Keith Murphy (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 106; Effective 08/26/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Regina Birdsell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bill Gannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Daniel Innis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Tim McGough | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Victoria Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Ruth Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 106; Effective 08/26/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
- Ought to Pass: MA DV 186-152 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 60
- Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 72
- Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 60
- Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/15/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
- Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 02:00 pm GP 158
- Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 8 P. 114
- Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1040s and #2026-1162s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
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