HB 1078 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

Gold Star family license plates

creating a gold star family and gold star father license plate.

Creates gold star mother, gold star father, and gold star family license plates for immediate family members of service members killed on duty, issued upon proof of eligibility with no additional plate fee.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · May 21, 2026

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✓Senate
✓Governor
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Analysis

This bill creates a gold star family and gold star father license plate.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Public testimony

158 signed in online · 66 wrote testimony

65% support35% oppose0% neutral

ForPlate honors fallen service members and their families

AgainstPrefer one unified Gold Star plate over separate designs

AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

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“Tanner Grone was an exemplary member of our community, both as a student & soldier. He made the ultimate sacrifice for his family & his community, & his family deserves this honor along with many others.”

— Jackie Tetreault, Gorhamsupports

“Honor him!! As a veteran and currently married to a soldier that’s serving 24 years in the army, honor him??”

— Latemia Mclaughlin, Enterprisesupports

“My name is Lisa Cartisano, I have the privilege of knowing the Grone family personally. The lost of a child is something no parent should have to bare.…”

— Lisa Cartisano, Milansupports

“This is a foolish waste of congress member’s time as it is expensive for the individual but useless in regard to the overall budget and requires difficult enforcement mechanisms. Stop wasting time and pass useful bills”

— Caleb Ball, Londonderryopposes

“To clarify, I am not opposed to the bill intent but am Opposed to the bill as proposed. I believe there should be one gold star plate with no distinction between father, mother, family. This would address costs of unused plates based on relationship.”

— Scott Tacker, Manchesteropposes

“This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard of. If you support this and think you're helping your country, state, town, and neighbors you're an idiot.”

— Samuel Conley, Conwayopposes

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Hearings

2026-01-2710:00 amHouse TransportationGP 232Public hearingrescheduled
2026-04-211:00 pmSenate TransportationSH 122-123Public hearing

Legislative history

Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 5
Jan 27, 2026House==ROOM CHANGE== Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 10:20 am GP 232
Jan 27, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/27/2026 10:20 am GP 232
Jan 27, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 01/27/2026 (Vote 16-0; RC) HC 9 P. 46
Mar 5, 2026HouseSpecial Order to next order of business (Rep. T. Walsh): MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 44
Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 44
Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 6
Apr 21, 2026SenHearing: 04/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:10 pm; SC 15
May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1620s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17
May 7, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1620s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1620s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
May 14, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1620s (Rep. T. Walsh): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 1
May 14, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
May 14, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
May 19, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 05/19/2026; Chapter 78; eff. 07/18/2026

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