SB596 Prohibiting smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.
Prohibiting smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact; may slightly reduce beach cleanup costs.
Your Community
Creates a cleaner, healthier beach environment for the thousands of families who visit Hampton Beach.
Your Freedom
Restricts personal choice to smoke in a public outdoor space, though it protects others from secondhand smoke.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/09/2026 House Journal 10
Sponsor
Debra Altschiller (D)
The Short Version
Bans smoking at Hampton Beach State Park. Aims to reduce litter, secondhand smoke exposure, and improve the beach experience for families and visitors.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Beach visitors including families and children
- ▲ Non-smokers
- ▲ Hampton Beach tourism economy
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Smokers who visit Hampton Beach State Park
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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