Daniel RichardsonOpposeNashua, NHfor MyselfMar 25, 2026
This would initiate cause for continued annual $1.7 million expense. Expenditures* $0 ($1.7 million) ($1.7 million) ($1.7 million)
SB549
Senate · 2026 sessionRepublicanSigned into lawSyringe disposal and reporting rules
AIRequires certain syringe service program entities to provide disposal options for used syringes and needles and creates related reporting requirements.
(New Title) requiring certain syringe service program entities to provide options for disposal of used syringes and needles and creating reporting requirements for such entities.
State GovernmentPublic and Mental Health
Status
Signed into law · May 29, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓Senate
- ✓House
- ✓Governor
- ✓Law
Division of testimony
7 submissionsSupport 5Oppose 2Neutral 0
Hannah MeiselmanOpposeManchester, NHfor MyselfMar 25, 2026
I oppose SB 549-FN because it imposes unrealistic return-rate mandates and new administrative burdens on syringe service programs while simultaneously eliminating the state funding these programs rely on. This combination undermines evidence-based harm-reduction services, increases public-health risks, and creates unfunded mandates that will shift costs to hospitals and emergency response systems. New Hampshire needs stronger support for harm-reduction infrastructure, not policies that weaken it.
Peter MasonSupportLEBANON, NHfor MyselfMar 25, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
Richard FriedmanSupportBedford, NHfor MyselfMar 25, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
Cory StoneSupportDOVER, NHfor MyselfMar 25, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
Senator Daniel InnisSupportBradford, NHfor MyselfMar 25, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
Senator Ruth WardSupportStoddard, NHfor MyselfMar 25, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.