Revision: May 14, 2026, 8:12 p.m.
Sen. Altschiller, Dist 24
May 12, 2026
2026-1927s
08/07
Floor Amendment to HB 1332
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the authorized display of flags on state house grounds and prohibiting smoking in Hampton Beach state park.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 2 with the following:
3 New Subdivision; Smoking in State Parks. Amend RSA 155 by inserting after section 78 the following new subdivision:
Smoking in State Parks
155:78-a Smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.
I. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, including any regulation adopted pursuant to RSA 12-A:2-c, II(a), smoking, as defined by RSA 155:65, XV, shall be prohibited within Hampton Beach state park.
II. The department of natural and cultural resources shall develop and post signage in Hampton Beach state park informing the public of this prohibition.
III. Any authorized official may enforce this prohibition through directing the offending individual to comply with the prohibition. No monetary fine shall be levied.
I. Section 3 of this act shall take effect January 1, 2027.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2026-1927s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Limits the flags which may be displayed on state house grounds to only those flags officially recognized by the federal government by law, executive order, or an official agency regulation, with the exception of the Gold Star Flag, which the governor may authorize to display on state house grounds.
II. Prohibits smoking in Hampton Beach state park.