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HB 565 · 2026 · House · Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee

Under-21 admission to private clubs

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allowing persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs under certain conditions.

Allows persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs if accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or adult spouse, or upon presenting a valid military identification card.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · March 30, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill allows persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs if they are signed in by a person who is 21 years of age or older.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jeanine NotterRPrimeAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. Bill BoydRClerk· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. Jordan UleryRVice Chair· Ways and Means
  • Rep. Michael VoseRChair· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. James CreightonRChair· Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore

Also: Rep. Jess EdwardsR, Rep. Maureen MooneyR

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-02-1910:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-03-121:15 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-03-1910:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-09-1010:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2025-10-0810:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2025-10-2810:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2025-10-2811:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-02-179:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 16
  2. Feb 19, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/19/2025 02:15 pm LOB 302-304
  3. Mar 12, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 03/12/2025 01:15 pm LOB 302-304
  4. Mar 19, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/19/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  5. Mar 19, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  6. Sep 10, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 229
  7. Oct 8, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 10/08/2025 01:30 pm GP 229
  8. Oct 28, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 10/28/2025 10:00 am GP 229
  9. Oct 28, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 10/28/2025 11:00 am GP 229
  10. Oct 28, 2025House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3022h 10/28/2025 (Vote 16-1; CC) HC 51 P. 5
  11. Jan 7, 2026HouseAmendment # 2025-3022h: AA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 46
  12. Jan 7, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-3022h: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 46
  13. Jan 29, 2026SenIntroduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 3
  14. Feb 17, 2026SenHearing: 02/17/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 6
  15. Mar 5, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
  16. Mar 5, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  17. Mar 12, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/12/2026); SJ 7
  18. Mar 12, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 115
  19. Mar 27, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 03/27/2026; Chapter 9; eff. 05/26/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.