CONCORD, NH - On July 15, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed the following bills into law:

• HB 25 - making appropriations for capital improvements
• HB 57 - relative to the standards applicable to bail in criminal matters
• HB 82 - relative to the regulation of various occupations
• HB 85 - relative to temporary licensure for student respiratory therapists
• HB 117 - relative to the substitution of biological products
• HB 123 - defining pre-sequestration timber tax revenue, establishing a moratorium on carbon sequestration, and establishing a commission to study its effects on taxes, forest management, and the logging industry
• HB 124 - enabling a municipal forest committee or conservation commission to offer surplus money for deposit in the municipal unreserved fund balance
• HB 151 - relative to the term for supervisors of the checklist
• HB 163 - relative to state funds
• HB 177 - relative to children in placement pursuant to an episode of treatment for which the department of health and human services has a financial responsibility
• HB 189 - relative to the department of energy's 10-year state energy strategy and removing references to the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board
• HB 200 - relative to the procedure for overriding a local tax cap
• HB 218 - relative to providing victims of crime with a free police report of the investigation
• HB 225 - relative to the employment of military spouses in the event of involuntary deployment of a service member
• HB 228 - relative to petitioned articles at annual or special town meetings
• HB 270 - requiring the preservation of electronic ballot counting device external storage devices
• HB 296 - relative to issuing building permits along private roads
• HB 309 - relative to making electronic rent payments optional
• HB 310 - establishing a commission to study the creation of a regulatory framework for stable tokens, tokenized real-world assets, and blockchain-based trusts in New Hampshire
• HB 320 - relative to enforcement of marital property settlements
• HB 337 - relative to the reporting requirements of the judicial council
• HB 361 - prohibiting mandatory mask policies in schools
• HB 367 - changing the method for adopting partisan town elections to be the same as rescinding partisan town elections
• HB 369 - relative to misdemeanor sexual assault prosecutions and to duty to report for sexual offenders and offenders against children
• HB 374 - relative to local tax cap and budget laws
• HB 382 - repealing the requirement that vehicle funding loan contracts have substantially equal successive periodic payments
• HB 406 - relative to the formation of fraudulent businesses
• HB 413 - relative to subdivision regulations on the completion of improvements and the regulation of building permits
• HB 416 - prohibiting the intentional disposal of yard waste into surface waters of the state
• HB 457 - relative to zoning restrictions on dwelling units
• HB 473 - criminalizing exposing children to controlled substances; allows law enforcement to take child into custody for testing in cases of exposure
• HB 484 - relative to reallocation or repurposing of CTE classroom space by local school districts
• HB 499 - making technical corrections to certain insurance laws
• HB 504 - relative to the state energy policy
• HB 505 - allowing sale of freeze dried foods from homestead food operations
• HB 520 - authorizing DOE hearing officers to issue subpoenas
• HB 532 - relative to alternative dispute resolution and IEP team meeting facilitation
• HB 566 - requiring permit applications for new landfills to contain a detailed leachate management plan
• HB 577 - modifying the definition of ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units)
• HB 591 - relative to hours for keno gaming
• HB 606 - regarding patient rights to reproductive care for medical conditions
• HB 626 - directing implementation of a vulnerability disclosure program for certain election systems
• HB 631 - permitting residential building in commercial zoning
• HB 655 - relative to fish and game violations, permits, and licenses
• HB 670 - adjusting the minimum fine for attacks by nuisance dogs
• HB 677 - relative to epinephrine possession and use at recreation camps, schools, and colleges
• HB 690 - directing investigation into NH's withdrawal from ISO-New England
• HB 696 - relative to utility and statewide education property taxes for electric generating facilities
• HB 713 - relative to mile markers along Route 112
• HB 718 - requiring BOE to report unfunded impacts of rules exceeding state/federal minimum standards
• HB 763 - regarding school emergency plans for sports injuries
• HB 768 - allowing public schools to contract with approved nonpublic schools
• HB 771 - relative to funding for open enrollment schools
• HB 780 - relative to the director of archives and records management
• SB 12 - relative to adding eligibility for a disability placard for certain veterans
• SB 24 - allowing students under age 21 to taste wine in educational settings
• SB 32 - relative to the fish and game commission
• SB 40 - relative to safe boater education certificates
• SB 43 - removing articles of clothing from the definition of electioneering and the use of electronic poll book devices
• SB 47 - requiring certain health insurance policies of a birth mother to provide coverage for a newly born child from the moment of birth
• SB 52 - relative to default provisions in New Hampshire trusts
• SB 57 - establishing a study committee to analyze reducing the number of school administrative units and establishing a commission to study the costs of special education
• SB 61 - relative to prescriptions for state prisoners paid for by the department of corrections
• SB 74 - relative to real property annual reporting requirements of state departments for permitting programs
• SB 79 - enabling the use of self-pour automated systems by liquor commission licensees
• SB 80 - consolidating licensing, auditing, and enforcement responsibilities for wholesale and retail e-cigarettes sales under the liquor commission
• SB 85 - relative to chartered bank lending limits
• SB 89 - enabling non-citizens who are legally authorized to work in the United States to deliver alcohol
• SB 95 - relative to youth recreation camp cabins and the state building and fire codes
• SB 98 - extending the donations to regional career and technical education center programs
• SB 99 - relative to regional career and technical education agreements
• SB 102 - making informational materials regarding type 1 diabetes available on the department of education website
• SB 110 - relative to terrain permitting
• SB 121 - requiring notice to the insurance department of the discontinuance of certain types of insurance, including Medicare Advantage Plans
• SB 138 - relative to record requests by health care providers
• SB 140 - establishing a domestic violence fatality review committee
• SB 143 - relative to the impaired driver care management program and recovery residences
• SB 145 - establishing an evidence shipping pilot program
• SB 148 - prohibiting those convicted of murder from financially profiting from the death of the victim
• SB 151 - relative to accessible parking permit verification and fraud prevention
• SB 154 - relative to authorized organizations issuing multi-use decal plates
• SB 156 - allowing the division of motor vehicles to contract with a third-party vendor to facilitate the secure transfer of title applications and information
• SB 157 - relative to inspection and registration of certain fleet vehicles and necessary amendments and administrative rules regarding the state implementation plan
• SB 164 - relative to homeowners and prohibiting certain types of listing agreements
• SB 165 - relative to the audit requirements for consumer cooperative associations
• SB 166 - relative to notice required prior to sale of a manufactured housing unit located in a resident-owned community
• SB 178 - relative to the department of health and human services laboratory services for testing of water supplies
• SB 188 - relative to the state building code
• SB 197 - relative to the medical supervision of the licensed registered nurse employed by general court
• SB 202 - relative to Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia training for first responders
• SB 215 - establishing voting procedures for electing town officers in unorganized towns or places
• SB 249 - relative to the uncompensated care and Medicaid fund
• SB 266 - relative to safety and accountability of drivers under 18 years of age
• SB 269 - removing references to matrimonial age and time waivers in the vital records act
• SB 271 - relative to qualifications for issuing veteran license plates to include General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions
• SB 273 - relative to motorist duties when approaching highway emergencies involving a stopped or standing vehicle
• SB 280 - requiring a food delivery service to enter into an agreement with a food service establishment or food retail store before offering delivery service from that restaurant
• SB 281 - prohibiting municipalities from denying building or occupancy permits for property adjacent to class VI roads under certain circumstances
• SB 282 - relative to stairway requirements in certain residential buildings
• SB 284 - relative to authority for municipalities to regulate mandatory on-site parking requirements
• SB 300 - criminalizing the creation of child intimate visual representations

Governor Ayotte also vetoed the following bills:

• HB 115 - making temporary appropriations for the expenses and encumbrances of the state of New Hampshire
• HB 148 - permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain circumstances
• HB 324 - relative to prohibiting obscene or harmful sexual materials in schools
• HB 358 - relative to exemption from immunization requirements on the basis of religious belief
• HB 446 - relative to parental notice for non-academic surveys in public schools
• HB 475 - relative to the reductions from the default budget for official ballot town meetings
• HB 667 - relative to health education and requiring the viewing of certain videos demonstrating gestational development

The Governor's veto statement for HB 115 is below:

"Given that House Bill 1 was signed into law, the continuing resolution contained in House Bill 115 is no longer needed. For this reason, I am vetoing House Bill 115."

The Governor's veto statement for HB 148 is below:

"I believe there are important and legitimate privacy and safety concerns raised by biological males using places such as female locker rooms and being placed in female correctional facilities. At the same time, I see that House Bill 148 is overly broad and impractical to enforce, potentially creating an exclusionary environment for some of our citizens.

"While I believe that the legislature should address this serious issue, it must be done in a thoughtful and narrow way that protects the privacy, safety, and rights of all New Hampshire citizens. However, with House Bill 148, I have concerns about the broadness of this bill, the unintended impacts accompanying its implementation, and that it will spur a plethora of litigation against local communities and businesses.

"Furthermore, as the mother of a daughter who competed in three sports in high school, I have serious concerns about fairness and safety when biological males participate in women's sports. State law already rightly addresses this by prohibiting biological males from competing in girls' sports in K-12 schools. See RSA 193:41, RSA 193:42. While this law has been challenged in federal court, my administration will continue to vigorously defend it.

"The language in House Bill 148 addressing women's sports is largely redundant and, frankly, weaker than the current law. This exact piece of legislation was vetoed by Governor Sununu last year, and for the reasons stated above, I have decided to do the same."

The Governor's veto statement for HB 324 is below:

"As a parent, I understand and appreciate the concerns parents have about their children being exposed to age-inappropriate or objectionable materials in schools. New Hampshire law requires school districts to adopt a policy allowing an exception to specific course material based on a parent's determination that the material is objectionable. See RSA 186:11:IX-c. Parents must be notified at least two weeks in advance of course materials that involve human sexuality, sexual education, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression. If a parent objects in writing, New Hampshire law further requires an alternative agreed upon between the school district and the parent.

"Current State law appears to provide a mechanism for parents through their local school district to exercise their rights to ensure their children are not exposed to inappropriate materials. Therefore, I do not believe the State of New Hampshire needs to, nor should it, engage in the role of addressing questions of literary value and appropriateness, particularly where the system created by House Bill 324 calls for monetary penalties based on subjective standards.

"Furthermore, I have concerns that that this bill envisions the possibility of extensive civil action over materials in our schools, which could open the door to unnecessary litigation from out-of-state groups. If the Legislature determines that RSA 186:11:IX-c is not being implemented or enforced adequately, the more suitable and narrow way to address these concerns would be to modify that statute. For the reasons stated above, I have vetoed House Bill 324."

The Governor's veto statement for HB 358 is below:

"Childhood immunizations play an important role in preventing the resurgence and spread of previously deadly diseases. While parents must be the final decision makers on what immunizations their child receives, the State already has an established process by which parents can claim a religious exemption, and I see no reason to change it. For this reason, I have vetoed House Bill 358."

The Governor's veto statement for HB 446 is below:

"As a parent, I understand the concerns surrounding what type of material children are exposed to in school. With respect to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, parents already have the freedom to opt their child out of taking it.

"I have heard tremendous concerns about this bill from those on the front lines of addressing our mental health crisis and helping those with substance use disorders, including state and local public health officials, youth mental health professionals, as well as the Governor's Commission on Addiction, Treatment, and Prevention. Making the survey "opt-in" rather than continuing to give parents the choice to opt their child out could lower participation and undermine the reliability of the data collected, jeopardizing efforts to respond to the needs of vulnerable youth in our state.

"Moreover, it could reduce the State's eligibility to receive critical federal funding that helps us protect our most vulnerable. For the reasons stated above, I have vetoed House Bill 446."

The Governor's veto statement for HB 475 is below:

"Recruiting and retaining first responders is of paramount importance for public safety, and local departments across our state are facing enough difficulty with this already. This bill will make it even harder to hire police and fire personnel. The New Hampshire Association of Fire Chiefs and Association of Police Chiefs have written me that 'this bill, should it be signed into law, will have far reaching effects for public safety… [and] increase the length of time for roads to be plowed, fire department coverage, police response, and staffing.' It is also an unnecessary overreach by the State into municipal affairs. For these reasons, I have vetoed House Bill 475."

The Governor's veto statement for HB 667 is below:

"I do not believe the state should dictate to local school districts that they must show a high-quality computer generation or ultrasound video that shows the gestational development of a fetus in health classes. That is not an appropriate role for the State to be mandating such requirements. For the reasons stated above, I have vetoed House Bill 667."