SB271
Sponsored By: Denise Ricciardi (Republican)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
More veteran plates, $4 per-plate fee
New Hampshire expands who can get special veteran license plates. You qualify if you meet the state’s veteran definition or you left service with a general discharge under honorable conditions. People honorably discharged from a World War II allied military, with proof of WWII service, also qualify. You must show proof and pay the normal registration plus $4 per plate; renewals cost the standard plate renewal amount. Plates are not transferable, but a surviving spouse may keep using them after the veteran’s death until remarriage.
Veteran mark on licenses; not for federal ID
You can choose to add a veteran mark on your New Hampshire driver’s license. You do not have to prove an “honorable” discharge to get the mark. If you opt in, the license shows a veteran symbol. The card also states it is not acceptable for federal identification purposes.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Denise Ricciardi
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Bill M. Gannon
Republican • Senate
Catherine A Rombeau
Democratic • House
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
David Rochefort
Republican • Senate
Donovan Fenton
Democratic • Senate
Howard Pearl
Republican • Senate
Keith R. Murphy
Republican • Senate
Loren E Foxx
Democratic • House
Pat Long
Democratic • Senate
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
Democratic • Senate
Suzanne M. Prentiss
Democratic • Senate
Tara Reardon
Democratic • Senate
Victoria Sullivan
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0253; Effective 09/13/2025
7/22/2025SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 58
6/30/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
6/30/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA VV 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 8
5/22/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 05/06/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)
5/7/2025HouseExecutive Session: 05/06/2025 01:00 pm LOB 203
4/23/2025HousePublic Hearing: 05/06/2025 10:20 am LOB 203
4/23/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Transportation HJ 11 P. 113
3/28/2025HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
3/6/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/06/2025, Vote 5-0; SC 11
2/24/2025SenateHearing: 02/18/2025, Room 101, LOB, 02:15 pm; SC 10
2/12/2025SenateIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 3
1/23/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/30/2025
Introduced
1/23/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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