HB1094 Repealing the prohibition on collecting seaweed between sunset and sunrise.
Repealing the prohibition on collecting seaweed between sunset and sunrise.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct fiscal impact to taxpayers or household finances.
Your Community
No stated impact on local schools, services, or community infrastructure.
Your Freedom
Removes a time-based restriction on a legal harvesting activity, modestly expanding the ability of seaweed collectors to pursue their activity.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 5
Sponsor
Joseph Barton (R)
The Short Version
This bill repeals a nighttime prohibition on seaweed collection in New Hampshire, allowing residents to harvest seaweed at any hour. The practical impact is minimal, affecting only a small number of people engaged in seaweed harvesting.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ People who harvest seaweed commercially or for personal use
- ▲ Those who prefer or need to collect seaweed during nighttime hours
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ None identified in bill text
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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