defining biostimulants, plant regulators, nutritional chemicals, and vitamin hormone products.
HB 1254 defines key agricultural products including biostimulants (substances that boost plant health without adding nutrients), plant regulators (chemicals affecting growth), nutritional chemicals (products improving nutrient use), and vitamin hormone products. It directly affects farmers, manufacturers, and sellers of these agricultural inputs by creating clear legal definitions for the first time. The bill requires New Hampshire's Department of Agriculture commissioner to establish rules within 120 days governing the sale and use of these products. This provides regulatory clarity for the agricultural industry while ensuring products meet defined standards before being marketed.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Total actions
6
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Committee
2
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 7 P. 11
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 02/03/2026 09:15 am GP 153
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 12
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Barbara Comtois
RRepublican
Co
Howard Pearl
RRepublican
Co
Judy Aron
RRepublican
Co
Peter Bixby
DDemocratic
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