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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 limits the flags which may be displayed over the state house 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.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“Any state flag, United States flag, or POW-MIA flag purchased with state funds or displayed in a state facility shall be manufactured in the United States.”
RSA 3:4-a
“This paragraph shall only apply to flags acquired after the effective date of this section.”
RSA 3:4-a
“Only those flags officially recognized by the United States federal government shall be flown over the state house.”
RSA 3:4-a
“For purposes of this section, flags officially recognized by the United States federal government means only those flags that have been established by federal law, executive order, or an official agency regulation. 225:3 Effective Date.”
RSA 3:4-a

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

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

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 22, 2026Public hearingHouse Legislative Administration5:53:37–6:09:1215m 35slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Jan 29, 2026Public hearingHouse Legislative Administration2:02:09–2:18:4816m 39slocated in the stream transcript==RECESSED== Executive Session
  • Feb 25, 2026Public hearingHouse Legislative Administration2:41:37–2:48:226m 45slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0896h (NT); Full Committee Work Session; ==CONTINUED== Executive Session
  • Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0896h — adopted, voice vote; Amendment # 2026-0896h — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 8, 2026Public hearingSenate Executive Departments and Administration2:50–4:091m 19slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • May 14, 2026Floor debateSenate floor11:09:28–11:15:165m 48slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1860s; Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1860s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-1860s — adopted, voice vote
  • May 21, 2026Floor debateHouse floor3:47:18–3:48:261m 8slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1860s (Rep. Hill) — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

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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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