New Hampshire Defense & Military Bills
54 defense & military bills in the New Hampshire legislature, updated nightly.
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SB 425·Failed·Oct 23, 2026·Tim Lang
adopting the physician associate licensure compact.
Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/22/2026 (Vote 14-0;)
HB 1753·Failed·Sep 30, 2026·Jim Creighton
establishing the New Hampshire first for veterans program and authority.
Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 09/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; )
HB 1415·Signed into Law·Jul 16, 2026·Terry Roy
establishing a special veterans license plate and creating a fund and administrative programs from the proceeds of the sale of such plates and establishing the New Hampshire first for veterans program and authority.
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 304; eff. 9/8/2026
HB 1193·Signed into Law·Jul 10, 2026
naming a 911 call service center in Laconia in honor of Bruce G. Cheney.
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 216; eff. 8/31/2026
HB 1332·Signed into Law·Jul 10, 2026·Alice Wade
relative to the authorized display of flags on state house grounds.
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 225; eff. 8/31/2026
SB 448·Signed into Law·Jul 9, 2026·Daniel Innis
modifying the definition of veteran.
Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 252; Effective 08/31/2026
SB 492·Signed into Law·Jul 9, 2026·David Watters
authorizing the department of military affairs and veterans services to license and lease property in which the department holds a property interest.
Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 257; Effective 08/31/2026
HB 1172·Signed into Law·Jun 1, 2026·Mike Moffett
relative to confidentiality protections for national guard sexual assault prevention and response personnel.
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 90; eff. 07/21/2026
HB 1494·Signed into Law·Jun 1, 2026·Diane Pauer
increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 96; eff. 04/1/2027
SB 473·Signed into Law·May 29, 2026·Tim McGough
defining the term "field officers" within the national guard.
Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 103; Effective 07/27/2026
SB 472·Signed into Law·May 29, 2026·Tim McGough
removing the maximum age on the tenure of office for the position of deputy adjutant general.
Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 102; Effective 07/27/2026
HB 1366·Signed into Law·May 28, 2026·Terry Roy
relative to military orders of protection.
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 85; eff. 11/18/2026
HB 1768·Failed·May 21, 2026·Nicholas Bridle
relative to gifts and donations received by the division of parks and recreation.
House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1745s (Rep. Harb): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22
HB 1078·Signed into Law·May 21, 2026
creating a gold star family and gold star father license plate.
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/19/2026; Chapter 78; eff. 07/18/2026
HB 1832·Failed·May 5, 2026·Bryan Morse
adding students with a parent or guardian on active military duty to the education freedom accounts priority guidelines.
Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
SB 656·Failed·Apr 23, 2026·Tim McGough
establishing a web-based occupational license application portal for veterans and military spouses.
Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 10
HB 1287·Signed into Law·Apr 22, 2026·Travis Corcoran
relative to special number plates for veterans and eligibility therefore.
Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 35; eff. 06/21/2026
HB 1101·Signed into Law·Mar 30, 2026·Jim Creighton
relative to the membership and governance of the state veterans council.
Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/27/2026; Chapter 11; eff. 07/01/2026
HB 1152·Signed into Law·Mar 30, 2026·Jim Creighton
designating the funds account for donations and bequests received by the department of military affairs and veterans services to be non-lapsing funds.
Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/27/2026; Chapter 12; eff. 07/01/2026
HB 565·Signed into Law·Mar 30, 2026
allowing persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs under certain conditions.
Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/27/2026; Chapter 9; eff. 05/26/2026
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