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NH HB1768

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicholas Bridle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts New Hampshire residents who are honorably discharged veterans from paying day-use admission fees at state parks
  • Eliminates metered parking fees at state park lots, including Hampton Beach South and Wallis Sands, for vehicles displaying NH veteran license plates
  • Accepts veteran license plates, DD-214 forms, or other documentation recognized by DMV or Department of Natural and Cultural Resources as proof of honorable discharge
  • Takes effect 60 days after passage
  • Fiscal impact is pending as the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has not yet provided information to complete the fiscal note

Legislative Description

Exempting honorably discharged New Hampshire veterans from metered parking fees at state parks upon presenting acceptable proof of status and raising the value of individual gifts and donations that may be received by the division of parks and recreation without the approval of the governor or the executive council.

Last Action

Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 11

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive Departments and Administration2/25/2026
Ways and Means2/12/2026
Resources, Recreation and Development12/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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