relative to establishing gold and silver as legal tender.
HB 721 would make gold and silver coins or bars legal tender for all public and private transactions in New Hampshire, provided both parties agree on their fair market value. This bill directly affects anyone conducting transactions within the state, including consumers, businesses, and government entities. Key provisions include allowing unlimited possession of gold or silver, requiring mutual agreement on value for transactions, and taking effect July 1, 2025. The bill does not change tax treatment or mandate state infrastructure changes but notes potential unknown costs for agencies handling precious metal transactions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Nov 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 10/28/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 51 P. 5
lower
Aug 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 229
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Retained in Committee
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 03/12/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 24
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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