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NH HB1412

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Horrigan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each local school board, public charter school, and public academy to supply and display United States and New Hampshire state flags (minimum 5 feet long by 31 inches wide) at every school building

  • Mandates compliance with RSA 3-E:2 (federal flag code) for flag display regulations, with U.S. and state flags displayed on separate staffs of equal height where possible, or U.S. flag above state flag on shared staff

  • Extends flag display requirements to private schools but exempts education freedom account recipients that are not elementary or secondary schools located in the state

  • Allows schools to opt out of flag requirements for religious or political beliefs if approved by the local school board or governing body

  • Authorizes school boards to accept monetary donations specifically for acquiring flags and related appliances, in addition to direct flag donations

Legislative Description

Relative to the display of flags in schools and compliance with the federal flag code.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy and Administration12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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