CHAPTER 214
HB 1115 - FINAL VERSION
11Mar2026... 0190h
05/07/2026 1633s
2026 SESSION
26-2650
12/09
HOUSE BILL 1115
AN ACT expanding the number of persons eligible for the New Hampshire medal of honor.
SPONSORS: Rep. McFarlane, Graf. 18; Rep. See, Merr. 26; Rep. Popovici-Muller, Rock. 17; Rep. Pauer, Hills. 36; Rep. Morton, Hills. 39; Rep. Mazur, Hills. 44; Rep. Sabourin dit Choiniere, Rock. 30; Rep. Corcoran, Hills. 28
COMMITTEE: Judiciary
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill expands the number of persons eligible that may be awarded the New Hampshire medal of honor.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
11Mar2026... 0190h
05/07/2026 1633s 26-2650
12/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
AN ACT expanding the number of persons eligible for the New Hampshire medal of honor.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
214:1 Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services; New Hampshire Medal of Honor. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 110-B:81, I to read as follows:
I. There is established a New Hampshire medal of honor, which may be awarded on behalf of the people of the state of New Hampshire to any New Hampshire citizen, or any person lawfully serving under federal or state authority in the armed forces of the United States or the New Hampshire national guard who was a legal resident of New Hampshire at the time of the qualifying service, who has given his or her life while in military service to protect and preserve the rights and freedoms of the people of New Hampshire on or after November 4, 1979, and while:
214:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.
Approved: July 02, 2026
Effective Date: January 01, 2027
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Feb. 25, 2026 | 2026-0190h |
| April 24, 2026 | 2026-1633s |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 21, 2026 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | House | Floor Vote |
| April 8, 2026 | Senate | Hearing |
| May 7, 2026 | Senate | Floor Vote |
July 9, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 214; eff. 1/1/2027
June 23, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
June 23, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
May 21, 2026: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1633s (Rep. Lynn): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14
May 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1633s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
May 5, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1633s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
April 27, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1633s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
April 1, 2026: Hearing: 04/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 13
March 17, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7
March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0190h: MA DV 170-157 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 229
March 11, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0190h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 229
Feb. 27, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Feb. 27, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0190h (NT) 02/13/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 55
Feb. 20, 2026: Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158
Jan. 8, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 02:00 pm GP 230
Dec. 1, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 7