StateNew Hampshire

SB 426: repealing the permissible fireworks advisory committee.

Debra AltschillerIntroduced

SB 426 status: Introduced — Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82 (updated Jul 21, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 15/100

Bill summary

Official

The Senate is voting on a plan to get rid of the group that gives advice on which fireworks are legal.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct change to environmental protection standards

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • slight administrative streamlining for state agencies

Risks

  • no material change to the retail fireworks industry

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • reduces bureaucracy by eliminating an advisory committee

Risks

  • removes a formal mechanism for stakeholder input during safety suspensions
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

LegiScan full bill text

Warning

eliminates a specific consultative step for the state fire marshal during emergency sales suspensions

Limitation

narrowly focused on administrative law

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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