Revision: March 4, 2026, 10:06 a.m.
Senate Health and Human Services
March 4, 2026
2026-1040s
09/05
Amendment to SB 549-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT requiring certain syringe service program entities to provide options for disposal of used syringes and needles.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Paragraph; Syringe Service Programs; Authorized. Amend RSA 318-B:43 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:
II-a.(a) Any entity operating a syringe service program in New Hampshire that involves the provision of sterile needles and syringes shall provide options for the disposal of used syringes, needles, and other related paraphernalia. Such options shall be free to the public.
(b) Any organization required to provide options for the disposal of used syringes, needles, and other related paraphernalia shall undertake an annual marketing campaign to inform the public concerning the free disposal options.
(c) At the time of each quarterly report required by subparagraph II(f), each entity operating a syringe service program in New Hampshire shall report to the department whether they are required to provide options for disposal as outlined in this paragraph, and if so, shall demonstrate their compliance. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A establishing a fine schedule for failure to comply with this reporting requirement.
(d) No municipality may adopt any local ordinance or other rule to prohibit any activity authorized by this paragraph.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2026-1040s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires certain syringe service program entities to provide options for disposal of used syringes and needles and establishes reporting requirements. This bill further prohibits local ordinances or rules prohibiting any conduct authorized.