Veterans

HB 1132 would require public schools and public charter schools in New Hampshire to remove all flags except the U.S. flag, New Hampshire state flag, and POW/MIA flag from school buildings and grounds. Exceptions allow for flags used in specific educational contexts (like foreign language or U.S. history classes), U.S. military branch flags, and official city or town flags. Violations would trigger escalating penalties: a warning for the first offense, disciplinary action for the second, and potential state-imposed fines up to $1,000 for third or subsequent violations. The law would take effect on September 1, 2026.

HB 323 requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID at polling places to cast a ballot. It directly affects all voters participating in New Hampshire elections. Acceptable IDs include New Hampshire driver's licenses, state ID cards, passports, military IDs, and approved student IDs from New Hampshire schools. The bill allows expired IDs for voters aged 65 or older and requires out-of-state IDs to match the voter's registered address if registered less than 63 days.