designating the funds account for donations and bequests received by the department of military affairs and veterans services to be non-lapsing funds.
Sponsored By: James L Creighton (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Veterans donation funds stay available
Beginning July 1, 2026, donations and bequests to the state veterans department do not lapse. The department can keep and spend this money across years. It supports the welfare of service members, veterans, and their families. These gifts are received on behalf of the state and stay continually appropriated to the department.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
James L Creighton
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
Donovan Fenton
Democratic • Senate
Juliet Harvey-Bolia
Republican • House
Larry G Gagne
Republican • House
Michael I Moffett
Republican • House
Nicholas A Germana
Democratic • House
Peter W Bixby
Democratic • House
Ruth Ward
Republican • Senate
Tim McGough
Republican • Senate
Timothy Lang
Republican • Senate
Tom D Mannion
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/27/2026; Chapter 12; eff. 07/01/2026
3/30/2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 03/12/2026 HJ 8
3/23/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/12/2026); SJ 7
3/17/2026SenateOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
2/24/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
2/19/2026SenateHearing: 02/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 6
2/12/2026SenateIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 4
2/9/2026SenateOught to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 20
2/5/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 01/16/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 5 P. 16
1/22/2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/16/2026 02:00 pm GP 228
1/8/2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/16/2026 09:45 am GP 228
1/8/2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 1 P. 8
12/1/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/17/2026
Introduced
12/1/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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