HB1616 Prohibiting state agencies and political subdivisions from advertising or expending funds to advertise vaccines in the state of New Hampshire.
Prohibiting state agencies and political subdivisions from advertising or expending funds to advertise vaccines in the state of New Hampshire.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Harmful
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Lower vaccination rates lead to higher healthcare costs from preventable disease outbreaks, offsetting small savings from eliminated ad spending.
Your Community
Silencing public health vaccine outreach could reduce vaccination rates, putting vulnerable populations at serious risk during outbreaks.
Your Freedom
While framed as limiting government messaging, it restricts the public's access to health information from trusted government sources.
Status
Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 House Journal 16
Sponsor
Barbara Comtois (R)
The Short Version
Bans state and local government agencies from spending any funds on vaccine advertising or public awareness campaigns. This would eliminate government-funded public health messaging about vaccines including for flu, COVID, measles, and childhood immunizations.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Anti-vaccine advocacy groups
- ▲ Legislators seeking to reduce government spending on public health campaigns
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Children and elderly who benefit from vaccination awareness
- ▼ Healthcare workers dealing with preventable outbreaks
- ▼ Immunocompromised residents
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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