HB1198 Establishing the paint product stewardship program.
Establishing the paint product stewardship program.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Paint stewardship shifts disposal costs from taxpayers to manufacturers. Residents currently pay to dispose of old paint at household hazardous waste events.
Your Community
Would provide year-round convenient paint recycling and reduce toxic waste improperly disposed of in the environment. Referred to study delays benefits.
Your Freedom
Producer responsibility programs do not restrict individual freedom; they shift costs to manufacturers.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 5
Sponsor
Karen Ebel (D)
The Short Version
Would have created a paint stewardship program where paint manufacturers fund the collection and recycling of leftover paint, keeping it out of landfills and hazardous waste streams. Sent to interim study, delaying action on this proven program used in 10+ other states.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Homeowners with leftover paint
- ▲ Municipal waste programs
- ▲ Environmental quality
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Paint manufacturers who would fund the program
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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