Maureen Bonetti

I am writing to support this bill to ensure that New Hampshire’s state-owned parks and buildings are accessible to all. As a frequent visitor to your state parks, my ability to use public facilities is currently blocked by the use of scented cleaning products, soaps, and hand sanitizers. Scented products create a barrier to access. For those with fragrance allergies or chemical sensitivities, these products are not a "preference"—they are a physical barrier. Expecting someone with this sensitivity to "just deal with the scent" is like asking someone with a peanut allergy to "just eat a tiny piece'. It is a request to ignore a life-threatening safety barrier. Fragrance sensitivity is a physical barrier to public life, affecting one-third of the population. For those living with asthma, COPD, mast cell disorders, and other invisible disabilities, scented products aren't just an annoyance—they are debilitating medical triggers. Just because a barrier is invisible doesn't mean it isn't impassable. True accessibility requires removing all obstacles, including chemical ones. By choosing fragrance-free, we ensure that the air is safe for everyone and that people with sensitivities are no longer excluded from state buildings, our parks, or our communities. The "Fragrance Loophole": Due to current labeling loopholes, "fragrance" can hide hundreds of undisclosed chemicals. These additives provide no cleaning or disinfecting value; they only serve to pollute indoor air and create "invisible" dangers for the public. Personal Toll: Because of the lack of fragrance-free options in state bathrooms, I am often forced to use a bucket and liners in a private tent rather than public facilities. This is an issue of basic dignity and safety. By switching to fragrance-free cleaning and hygiene products, the state can remove this barrier without compromising on cleanliness. The American Medical Association (AMA) has passed Fragrance Regulation H-135.902. https://policysearch.ama-assn.org/policyfinder/detail/fragrance?uri=%2FAMADoc%2FHOD.xml-H-135.902.xml I urge you to support this bill and make New Hampshire’s public spaces in state buildings and parks truly accessible to everyone.