NH House Testimony

SB596

Senate · 2026 sessionDemocraticKilled in House

Smoking ban at Hampton Beach

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Prohibits smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.

prohibiting smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.

Parks and RecreationPublic and Mental Health

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · April 9, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. Senate
  3. House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

4 submissions
Support 3Oppose 1Neutral 0
Daniel RichardsonOpposeNashua, NHfor MyselfMar 25, 2026

This no common sense bill is a direct attack on individual liberty in public. You might not like the smell of cigarettes ... then MOVE your beach blanket to another spot. A better bill would penalize littering of cigarette butts that everyone can agree on.

Hannah MeiselmanSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfMar 25, 2026

I support SB 596 because prohibiting smoking in Hampton Beach State Park improves public health, reduces litter, and protects coastal ecosystems. This is a simple, effective measure that enhances the visitor experience and reduces environmental harm without imposing significant burdens on the public.

Angelique HallSupportBristol, NHfor MyselfMar 25, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Cory StoneSupportDOVER, NHfor MyselfMar 25, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.