prohibiting state agencies and political subdivisions from advertising or expending funds to advertise vaccines in the state of New Hampshire.
HB 1616 prohibits New Hampshire state agencies and local governments (like cities and towns) from using public funds to advertise vaccines. It bans both direct advertising by these entities and payments to contractors for vaccine promotion. The law specifically targets spending from state or local budgets on vaccine-related advertising, including through federal immunization grants. This bill does not affect vaccine access, safety, or public health programs - only the use of public funds for promotional activities.
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Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 10, 2025
Last action Aug 20, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
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Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0903h 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 10 P. 45
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Dec 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 28
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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