HB 1287 (2026): relative to special number plates for veterans and eligibility therefore.
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HB 1287 (2026)
relative to special number plates for veterans and eligibility therefore.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
- Chapter law: 35
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2026, with one person signed in online in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 16, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 3 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0198h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0198h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 26, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 2026, making it Chapter 35 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Travis Corcoran (R - Hills 28) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
- January 16, 2026, 2:00 PM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
- February 6, 2026, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
- February 6, 2026, 9:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
- March 11, 2026, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- March 26, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0198h — voice vote, passed
- March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- January 16, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 10:30 am GP 228
- January 16, 2026: Executive Session: 01/16/2026 02:00 pm GP 228
- February 6, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/06/2026 09:00 am GP 228
- February 6, 2026: Executive Session: 02/06/2026 09:00 am GP 228
- February 6, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0198h (NT) 02/06/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0198h: AA VV 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0198h: MA VV 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- March 11, 2026: Hearing: 03/11/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am
- March 26, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026
- March 26, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/26/2026)
- March 26, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026
- April 22, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 35; eff. 06/21/2026