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HB 1115 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee

Expanding medal of honor eligibility

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(Second New Title) expanding the number of persons eligible for the New Hampshire medal of honor.

Expands the number of persons eligible to be awarded the New Hampshire medal of honor.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 9, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill codifies a definition for "citizen of New Hampshire" to be applied throughout state statute.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Donald McFarlaneRPrime
  • Rep. Diane PauerRChair· Municipal and County Government
  • Rep. Lisa MazurRVice Chair· Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Also: Rep. Alvin SeeR, Rep. Daniel Popovici-MullerR, Rep. Jonathan MortonR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. Travis CorcoranR

Public testimony

51 signed in online · 15 wrote testimony

8% support92% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“In order to strengthen election validity we really must clarify that only residents of NH can vote in NH. Simply owning a vacation home, a rental, or attending school here does NOT justify allowing someone to choose the direction of this fine state. Thank you!”
— Matthew Fletcher, Carrollsupports
“This is a foolish bill. And to require voters to declare in any fashion that they are "citizens" of NH in order to vote is nonsensical. We are residents of NH and citizens of the United States. One is not a citizen of a state - NH or any other state.”
— Patricia Goodlin, New Londonopposes
“I am opposed to HB1115. I am a citizen of the United States who happens to live in New Hampshire. There is not, nor should not ever be, separate citizenship for NH or any other state. We are one country!…”
— Sue Holstein, Bedfordopposes
“I am pretty sure this bill is just a way to allow ICE more access to people who are legally living in NH and/or trying to restrict lawful voters. We don't need this.”
— Lauren Blanchette, Concordopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2110:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearing
  • 2026-02-1310:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-04-089:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 7
  2. Jan 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2026 02:00 pm GP 230
  3. Feb 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158
  4. Feb 13, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0190h (NT) 02/13/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 55
  5. Feb 27, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0190h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 229
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0190h: MA DV 170-157 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 229
  8. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7
  9. Apr 8, 2026SenHearing: 04/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 13
  10. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1633s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
  11. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1633s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  12. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1633s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  13. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1633s (Rep. Lynn): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 18
  14. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  15. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  16. Jul 2, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 214; eff. 1/1/2027

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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