HB1607

Relative to the use and storage of road salt.

Introduced·12/10/25
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New Hampshire HB1607 mandates proper storage and management of road salt to prevent groundwater contamination.

New Hampshire HB1607 introduces a new section to RSA 485-C, focusing on the storage and management of chemicals used for snow and ice control. It prohibits storing sodium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, or salt-treated abrasives on road parking lots and sidewalks in a way that risks contaminating groundwater or surface water. The Department is tasked with issuing regulations for the proper storage and management of these chemicals, with additional requirements for areas previously impacted by such chemicals. This act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

156 Yea

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20 Not Voting

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22 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3

11:00 AM

Public Works and Highways Work Session

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Public Works and Highways Work Session

History

Mar 12

House

Remove from Table (Rep. Rung): Motion Failed Regular Calendar 156-194 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 60

Feb 12

House

Lay HB1607 on Table (Rep. Milz): Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 188-166 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 44

Feb 5

House

Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0497h 02/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 16