New Hampshire HB1538: preventing vape products from being marketed towards minors.

Sponsors

• Alice Wade (D, 15) · primary sponsor
• Billie Butler (D, 12)
• Jennifer Mandelbaum (D, 21)
• Jodi Newell (D, 4)
• Loren Selig (D, 10)
• Carrie Sorensen (D, 28)
• Trinidad Tellez (D, 40)
• Nicholas Germana (D, 15)
• Henry Giasson (R, 29)
• Valerie McDonnell (R, 25)
• David Watters (D, 4)
• Debra Altschiller (D, 24)

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
2. April 6, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/16/2026, Vote 4-0, CC; SC 14
3. March 25, 2026: Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 11:00 am; SC 12
4. March 17, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 7
5. March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7
6. March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 10 P. 8
7. February 11, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 229
8. February 11, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
9. February 5, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
10. December 10, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 24

Common questions

What is HB1538?

HB1538 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): preventing vape products from being marketed towards minors.

What is the status of HB1538?

In committee as of March 11, 2026. Latest action: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/16/2026; SJ 9 (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1538?

Alice Wade (D, 15), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1538?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2600&sy=2026