SB556 (2026) Compare Changes

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Unchanged Version

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1 Special Waste; Syringes and Medical Waste Included. Amend RSA 149-M:4, XXV to read as follows:

XXV. "Special waste" means any matter consisting of medical or infectious wastes .

2 New Paragraph; Penalties for Improper Disposal of Special Waste. Amend RSA 149-M:15 by inserting after paragraph VIII the following new paragraph:

IX. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, improper disposal of special waste shall be a class B felony if a natural person or a felony if any other person.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.

Changed Version

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1 Special Waste; Syringes and Medical Waste Included. Amend RSA 149-M:4, XXV to read as follows:

XXV. "Special waste" means any matter consisting of medical or infectious wastes including used and unused syringes and similar medical devices that may or may not be contaminated from bodily fluids .

2 New Paragraph; Penalties for Improper Disposal of Special Waste. Amend RSA 149-M:15 by inserting after paragraph VIII the following new paragraph:

IX. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, improper disposal of special waste shall be a class B felony if a natural person or a felony if any other person.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.