HB1152 Designating the funds account for donations and bequests received by the department of military affairs and veterans services to be non-lapsing funds.
Designating the funds account for donations and bequests received by the department of military affairs and veterans services to be non-lapsing funds.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Allows donated funds intended for veterans to be fully used rather than lost to budget lapsing, potentially increasing services available to veterans without additional taxpayer cost.
Your Community
Veterans and military families in NH may benefit from more reliable, accumulated funding for services and programs through the department.
Your Freedom
No direct impact on individual rights or local control; this is administrative clarification of fund handling.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/27/2026; Chapter 12; eff. 07/01/2026
Sponsor
Jim Creighton (R)
The Short Version
This bill makes donations and bequests to the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services non-lapsing funds that carry forward year to year, rather than reverting to the general treasury. This allows the department to accumulate and spend donated funds more effectively for veterans and military families without budget restrictions.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Veterans in New Hampshire
- ▲ Military service members
- ▲ Families of veterans and service members
- ▲ Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services
Who Pays the Price
Connected Organizations
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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