HB 1345 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee
School flags and student color guards
AI-generatedrequiring schools to establish rules related to the display of flags and designate students at each school to serve as the school's color guard.
Sets requirements for displaying the United States, state, and POW/MIA flags at schools, requires each school to designate a student color guard to raise, lower, and maintain the flags, and establishes penalties for violations.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Senate
- Governor
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Analysis
This bill adds requirements for the display of flags on school property and limits the flags which can be flown on school property. The bill also requires schools to designate students as the school's color guard to manage the display of flags on school property and establishes penalties for any violation of the section.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
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Sponsors
- Rep. Michael MoffettRChair· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- Rep. Jordan UleryRVice Chair· Ways and Means
- Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
- Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
Also: Rep. Bryan MorseR, Rep. Brian NadeauR, Rep. Kristine PerezR, Rep. Raymond PlanteR, Rep. Melissa LitchfieldR
Public testimony
234 signed in online · 51 wrote testimony
24% support76% oppose0% neutral
ForSexual/gender-identity flags are inappropriate for children
AgainstBill violates First Amendment free speech rights
AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.
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“There should be one flag in every public school class room and that is the American/USA flag.”
“This bill suffers from the same malady as HB1132. Please fix these bills. Why give superintendent 5 days to investigate and then order the immediate removal of the perversion? Rogue activist teachers will snatch it down in couple days, laughing hysterically at this statute!…”
“I definitely support banning the pride flags .The only flag we need is the US flag and the State of NH flag.”
“I am testifying in opposition to HB1345, many non-official flags can help students feel safe in their schools. Students wearing a pride flag are also communicating that they are a safe person to go to and be around in your are queer.…”
“I'm testifying in opposition to HB 1345, which restricts the ability of schools to fly flags, such as pride flags: flags which demonstrate support and acceptance for an already marginalized community.”
“Schools need to be safe and inclusive. Students individuality and self expression are paramount to healthy development. Knowing that schools are safe places where students can be supported and accepted is something that makes NH schools so wonderful.…”
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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-01-2810:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 16
- Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 01:30 pm GP 232
- Feb 23, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/23/2026 01:30 pm GP 232
- Feb 23, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/23/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 9 P. 11
- Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 12
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Documents (PDF)
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