New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 596: prohibiting smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 596 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibiting smoking in Hampton Beach State Park. Primary sponsor: Debra Altschiller (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 17.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Altschiller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Chris Muns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 17
- Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/25/2026 (Vote 11-4; RC)
- Executive Session: 03/25/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:30 pm GP 228
- Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 8 P. 114
- Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
- Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 1
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1