This bill requires health care providers performing abortions to report specific anonymized data - including patient age, state of residence, abortion method, gestational age, and related prescriptions - to the medical facility where the procedure occurs. Medical facilities must then submit this aggregated information annually to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. The department will compile statistical reports on abortion procedures, maternal health, and gestational age, and provide an annual summary to the legislature. The law directly affects health care providers and medical facilities that perform abortions in New Hampshire, with no requirement for personally identifiable patient information.
SB 83 establishes a fund to reimburse municipalities for property tax revenue lost due to exemptions for elderly, disabled, blind, and deaf residents. The bill authorizes video lottery terminals (VLTs) at facilities licensed for charitable gaming, requiring them to operate with an 88% minimum payback rate and distributing 40% of VLT revenue to charitable organizations (35%), a special fund (25%), the reimbursement fund (25%), and retirement benefits (50%). It also creates a voluntary statewide self-exclusion database to help people with problem gambling avoid gambling venues. The bill renames the state lottery commission to the "New Hampshire lottery and gaming commission" and sets a July 1, 2025 effective date.
HB 565 changes New Hampshire law to allow people under 21 (but not under 18) to enter veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs under specific conditions. The bill requires that a person aged 21 or older must sign minors into the club and list their ages, replacing the previous rule that restricted minors under 18. It also includes an exception for military personnel under 21, who do not need an accompanying adult. The law amends RSA 178:22 and takes effect 60 days after passage. This directly affects underage individuals seeking access to these venues and the clubs' enforcement of age policies.
SB 27 allows owners of existing dwellings built over water (such as houseboats or structures on pilings) to repair, reconstruct, or improve them for maintenance or to meet current building codes without expanding the structure's footprint or increasing interior living space. It requires an approved sewage disposal system for any project and permits the commissioner to waive standard restrictions if the project enhances environmental protection without converting recreational use to residential activity or increasing the structure's size (while reducing kitchen/bathroom square footage). Routine maintenance not involving water work does not require a permit. This bill directly affects owners of existing water-based dwellings in New Hampshire.
HB 529 extends alcohol sales hours, allowing takeout stores to operate until 1:00 a.m. and restaurants/bars until 2:00 a.m. (with some towns permitted to extend to 3:00 a.m.). It permits restaurants to deliver alcohol with a meal ordered for home delivery, requiring the delivery to include food, be made by a W-2 employee, and include a signed receipt. The bill also allows restaurants to sell and refill beer in containers regardless of the brand and prohibits deliveries to schools, libraries, parks, and other public areas. These changes directly affect alcohol retailers, delivery services, and consumers in New Hampshire.
HB 1815 defines what constitutes an "adequate education" for New Hampshire public schools by specifying 11 required learning areas: English/language arts, math, science, social studies (including Holocaust education), arts, world languages, health/wellness, physical education, technology/engineering, personal finance, and computer science. It directly affects all public elementary and secondary schools in New Hampshire by mandating these subjects as core components of the state's definition of adequate education. The bill revises state law to replace previous standards with this detailed list of required content areas. It does not address funding mechanisms or budget allocations, focusing solely on curriculum requirements.
HB 1025 updates the statutory designation of the chief financial officer (CFO) responsible for identifying eligible agency income for deposit into the New Hampshire Armories Fund. It changes the reference from "CFO of the New Hampshire National Guard" to "CFO of the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services," clarifying which department manages this fund. This fund supplements general funds for operating military facilities (excluding federal program income), with the CFO identifying eligible income for deposit. The bill was requested by the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services and takes effect July 1, 2026.
This bill increases the size of New Hampshire's State Veterans Council from 4 to 5 members. The council will now consist of 4 veterans (as defined by state law) and 1 family member of a veteran or currently serving military member, all appointed by the governor. Council members must meet at least twice yearly to provide guidance on veterans' programs, make recommendations for improvements, and oversee the "New Hampshire first for veterans" initiative. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, and align with the Department of Military Affairs and Veteran Services' organizational structure.
HB 1162 extends the deadline for the Commission on Holocaust and Genocide Studies to submit its final report from November 1, 2026, to November 1, 2029. The bill directly affects the commission, which is tasked with studying Holocaust and genocide education in New Hampshire schools. It modifies the commission's reporting requirements by updating the final report deadline in state law, while maintaining existing provisions for preliminary and annual reports. This is a procedural adjustment to the commission's timeline, with no changes to its duties or funding.
HB 1152 designates all donations and bequests received by New Hampshire's Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services as non-lapsing funds. This means these funds will automatically carry over year-to-year without expiring, rather than requiring annual reappropriation. The bill directly affects the department’s ability to manage and use donor contributions for military/veteran programs without needing new budget approvals each year. It clarifies existing law (RSA 110-B:1, III) to ensure continuous funding for veteran support initiatives. The bill was requested by the department itself and will take effect July 1, 2026.
SB 49 creates new criminal penalties for the unlawful operation of small drones (unmanned aircraft systems) in New Hampshire. It makes it a misdemeanor to interfere with emergency services (like police or fire response) or airport operations, and increases penalties to a felony if drone use causes damage to aircraft, disrupts flights, or delivers contraband into correctional facilities. The bill also prohibits possessing or operating drones equipped to cause harm (e.g., firing projectiles), with exemptions for bomb squads and law enforcement using drones for safety purposes. These rules apply to anyone operating small drones, effective January 1, 2026.
SB 103 requires towns and cities in New Hampshire to maintain at least one polling station for every 20,000 registered voters during presidential election general elections, unless they obtain prior approval from the Secretary of State for fewer locations. This directly affects municipalities with over 20,000 registered voters as of January 1, 2026 - including Concord, Manchester, Nashua, and others listed in the bill's analysis. The bill mandates this minimum polling station ratio for presidential elections only, with no impact on the Secretary of State's budget. Local governments unable to secure approval may face additional costs between $10,000 and $100,000 for setting up new polling locations.
