New Hampshire SB556 expands the definition of special waste to include syringes and similar medical devices and makes improper disposal a felony.
New Hampshire SB556 amends RSA 149-M:4, XXV to redefine "special waste" to include used and unused syringes and similar medical devices that may be contaminated with bodily fluids. The bill also adds a new penalty under RSA 149-M:15, making improper disposal of special waste a class B felony for natural persons and a felony for other entities. This act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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