New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 556 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Keith Murphy (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Daryl Abbas | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Regina Birdsell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Daniel Innis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
- Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6
- Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 3
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1