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HB 1332 · 2026 · House · Legislative Administration Committee

State house flag display rules

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(New Title) relative to the authorized display of flags on state house grounds.

Limits the flags displayed over the state house to those officially recognized by the federal government, while allowing the governor to authorize display of the Gold Star Flag.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 10, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill designates the Honor and Remember Flag as a state symbol of remembrance of those who died in the line of duty or as a result of service.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Alice WadeDPrime
  • Rep. Michael MoffettRChair· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Rep. Jaci GroteDRanking Member· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Skip RollinsRVice Chair· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Also: Rep. Joseph BartonR, Rep. Peggy BalboniD, Rep. Patrick LongD, Rep. Henry GiassonR, Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Donovan FentonD

Public testimony

1 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

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In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I sent my testimony to all committee members via legislative email. Thank you!”
— Peggy Balboni, Rye Beachsupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-221:15 pmHouse Legislative AdministrationGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-01-2910:00 amHouse Legislative AdministrationGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-02-259:00 amHouse Legislative AdministrationGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-02-2510:00 amHouse Legislative AdministrationGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-04-089:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration HJ 1 P. 15
  2. Jan 22, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2026 02:30 pm GP 234
  3. Jan 29, 2026House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  4. Feb 25, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/25/2026 09:00 am GP 234
  5. Feb 25, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/25/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  6. Feb 25, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0896h (NT) 02/25/2026 (Vote 10-0; CC) HC 10 P. 27
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0896h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 56
  8. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0896h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 56
  9. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7
  10. Apr 8, 2026SenHearing: 04/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 13
  11. May 14, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1860s, 05/14/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 18
  12. May 14, 2026SenHB 1332 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  13. May 14, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1860s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  14. May 14, 2026SenSen. Altschiller Floor Amendment # 2026-1927s, DIV 9Y-14N, AF; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  15. May 14, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1860s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  16. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1860s (Rep. Hill): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 21
  17. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  18. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  19. Jul 2, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 225; eff. 8/31/2026

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Documents (PDF)

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