SB644 Requiring background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners.
Requiring background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct cost impact on residents; minor compliance cost for facility operators.
Your Community
Protects communities from waste facility operators with histories of environmental violations or criminal activity.
Your Freedom
Reasonable background check requirement for operators of facilities with significant public health risk.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 House Journal 14
Sponsor
Howard Pearl (R)
The Short Version
Requires background checks for owners of solid waste and hazardous waste facilities. Prevents individuals with relevant criminal histories from operating waste facilities that could harm communities.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Communities near waste facilities
- ▲ Environmental protection
- ▲ Public health
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Waste facility owners bearing background check requirements
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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