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Senate Commerce Committee advances several 'homestead food' bills in executive session
Summary
In an executive session the Senate Commerce Committee voted ought-to-pass or placed on consent multiple bills that adjust definitions and requirements for homestead food operations, including equipment and labeling rules. One bill (HB 150) drew a recorded 4–1 vote on the floor of the committee; most others were approved on consent.
The Senate Commerce Committee, meeting in executive session, voted on a package of homestead food operation bills that define allowable equipment, labeling, and related provisions.
Committee leadership said they intended to act on six bills in the session, beginning with House Bill 98. The committee recorded an "ought to pass" recommendation for HB 98 after a motion and second; no public discussion was reported on the transcript for that bill.
Members spent most discussion time on House Bill 150, which defines commercial kitchen equipment for homestead food operations. Senator Ricciardi and others said the cottage industry has expanded in New Hampshire and that operators sought clarification after a Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) FAQ previously included a one‑word prohibition that raised uncertainty. Some committee members pushed back, arguing the Senate need not regulate…
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