prohibiting smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.
This bill prohibits smoking in Hampton Beach State Park, including the RV park, effective January 1, 2027. It directly affects park visitors who smoke within the park boundaries. The bill requires the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to post clear signage about the ban and allows authorized officials to direct smokers to comply, but no monetary fines may be issued. The policy change does not alter park fees, revenue streams, or require new state funding.
Bill status
failed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Nov 25, 2025
Last action Apr 9, 2026
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Committee
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/25/2026 (Vote 11-4; RC)
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 8 P. 114
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
upper
Nov 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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