HB171 Establishing a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new landfills.
Establishing a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new landfills.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Could protect property values near proposed landfill sites, though may increase waste disposal costs.
Your Community
Landfills negatively impact nearby communities through odor, traffic, groundwater contamination, and decreased property values.
Your Freedom
Limits business freedom to develop landfills, but protects community members from environmental harm.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1
Sponsor
Nicholas Germana (D)
The Short Version
Would have temporarily halted new landfill permits in NH, giving the state time to develop better waste management strategies. Addresses concerns about landfill expansion near communities. Killed in Senate.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Communities near proposed landfill sites
- ▲ Environmental advocates
- ▲ Property owners near potential sites
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Waste management companies
- ▼ Municipalities needing additional disposal capacity
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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