HB1389 Relative to PFAS facility liability.
Relative to PFAS facility liability.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Holding polluters liable for PFAS contamination means taxpayers and homeowners don't bear the full cost of cleanup and water treatment.
Your Community
PFAS contamination threatens drinking water supplies across NH; clear liability rules protect community health and encourage cleanup.
Your Freedom
Protects residents' right to clean water by ensuring polluters are held accountable rather than shifting costs to individuals.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0855h
Sponsor
Nancy Murphy (D)
The Short Version
Establishes liability rules for facilities responsible for PFAS (forever chemical) contamination. NH has significant PFAS contamination affecting drinking water, and this bill would help ensure polluters pay for cleanup and health impacts.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Residents near PFAS-contaminated sites
- ▲ Communities with contaminated water supplies
- ▲ Environmental health advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Facilities that produced or used PFAS chemicals
- ▼ Industries that may face cleanup costs
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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