HB1080 Prohibiting the sale of condoms and personal lubricant that contain intentionally added per and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Prohibiting the sale of condoms and personal lubricant that contain intentionally added per and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Residents may face slightly higher costs if compliant products are more expensive, but the fiscal note indicates no direct state expenditure or revenue impact.
Your Community
The bill addresses PFAS contamination, which can affect environmental and drinking water quality in communities, though the fiscal note lists expenditure impacts as indeterminable.
Your Freedom
The restriction is narrowly tailored to a specific chemical additive in two product categories and does not prohibit the products themselves, maintaining access while regulating composition.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 3
Sponsor
Wendy Thomas (D)
The Short Version
This bill prohibits the sale of condoms and personal lubricants that contain intentionally added PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which are persistent environmental contaminants. The bill adds condoms and lubricants to New Hampshire's existing PFAS restrictions on consumer products, taking effect 60 days after passage.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Residents seeking to reduce PFAS exposure through consumer products
- ▲ Communities concerned about PFAS contamination of water supplies
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Manufacturers and retailers who currently sell non-compliant condoms and lubricants and must reformulate or source alternative products
- ▼ Potentially residents if compliant product alternatives cost more
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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