HB1115 Expanding the number of persons eligible for the New Hampshire medal of honor.
Expanding the number of persons eligible for the New Hampshire medal of honor.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
The bill does not specify costs associated with awarding the medal or any financial obligations to taxpayers.
Your Community
The medal is an honor award with no stated impact on community services, schools, or local infrastructure.
Your Freedom
The bill expands eligibility criteria for an honorary award and does not restrict or expand individual rights or local control.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 214; eff. 1/1/2027
Sponsor
Donald McFarlane (R)
The Short Version
This bill expands eligibility for the New Hampshire Medal of Honor to include persons who were legal residents of New Hampshire at the time of their military service, not just NH citizens. The change takes effect January 1, 2027, and affects which military personnel or their families may receive this honorary recognition.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Military personnel or their families who were legal residents of New Hampshire at time of service but were not NH citizens
- ▲ Members of the armed forces and New Hampshire National Guard who meet the expanded eligibility criteria
Who Pays the Price
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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