This bill establishes a Paint Product Stewardship Program in New Hampshire under a new subdivision of RSA 149-M, which includes definitions for terms such as "aerosol coating product," "architectural paint," "collection site," and "manufacturer." It requires manufacturers or their representative organizations to submit a stewardship program plan to the Department of Environmental Services, detailing the management of postconsumer paint products, participating manufacturers, and consumer education efforts. A per-container assessment will be added to the sale of paint products to fund the program, and manufacturers and retailers are prohibited from selling paint unless they implement an approved stewardship program. Collection sites must accept paint without charging consumers, and manufacturers are required to report annually on the program's implementation.

The bill also outlines the Department's responsibilities in overseeing the program, including rulemaking, plan reviews, and regulatory enforcement, with manufacturers reimbursing the department for administrative costs through fees paid to the General Fund. It anticipates generating revenue for the General Fund starting in FY 2026, with projected revenues of $49,000 in FY 2026, $48,000 in FY 2027, and $50,000 in FY 2028. Local expenditures are expected to decrease by at least $150,000 annually beginning in FY 2027 due to the shift of waste paint management responsibilities to the stewardship program, thereby alleviating financial burdens on municipalities while promoting responsible paint disposal practices.