(New Title) modifying the definition of veteran.
Sponsored By: Daniel E. Innis (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More veterans qualify for state benefits
Effective 60 days after passage, New Hampshire broadens veteran eligibility from an honorable discharge to a discharge under honorable conditions. This expands access to hiring preferences at the Veterans' Home and in specified public jobs. It also expands property-tax relief for qualifying disabled veterans' specially adapted homes. Those homes must be acquired with Veterans Affairs assistance or proceeds from selling a prior home acquired with that assistance. The exemption also covers eligible surviving spouses. Returning veterans seeking their former local government or school jobs must request reinstatement in writing within 90 days of discharge or inactive status. They must notify the government's fiscal agent. The law also aligns the military children's education compact with the broader veteran definition. Each program's other requirements remain in place.
Veterans pay less for lifetime outdoor licenses
Beginning January 1, 2027, New Hampshire resident veterans get discounted lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses, with no income limit. Applicants must prove veteran status under the broader discharge standard. Fees depend on the service-connected disability rating set by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans pay 75% of the standard fee for ratings of 0–29%, 50% for 30–49%, and 25% for 50–99%. The license is free with a 100% permanent-and-total rating. Veterans who previously paid full price can request a one-time partial refund by showing proof of their qualifying rating. The refund reflects the difference between their prior payment and the price under their new discount tier.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Alvin B See
Republican • House
Bill M. Gannon
Republican • Senate
Daryl Abbas
Republican • Senate
David Rochefort
Republican • Senate
Howard Pearl
r • Senate
James R Thibault
Republican • House
John Sellers
Republican • House
Juliet Harvey-Bolia
Republican • House
Keith R. Murphy
Republican • Senate
Kevin A. Avard
Republican • Senate
Mark McConkey
Republican • Senate
Pat Long
Democratic • Senate
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
Democratic • Senate
Ruth Ward
Republican • Senate
Sharon M. Carson
Republican • Senate
Tim McGough
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 252; Effective 08/31/2026
7/9/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 45
6/17/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/17/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2018e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/5/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2018e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 36
6/2/2026HouseSen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
5/7/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1444h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 75
4/23/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1444h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 75
4/23/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1444h 04/10/2026 (Vote 13-0; RC)
4/15/2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/10/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
3/30/2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/10/2026 10:45 am GP 228
3/30/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 9 P. 54
3/27/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1209s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
3/23/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-1209s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
3/23/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1209s, 03/26/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 11
3/19/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0061s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
1/29/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-0061s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
1/29/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0061s, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
1/20/2026SenateHearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 46
12/10/2025SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1
11/21/2025Senate
Bill Text
As Amended
6/5/2026
Enrolled
6/2/2026
Introduced
11/21/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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