New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 8 R cosponsors

HB 565 — allowing persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs under certain conditions.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/27/2026; Chapter 9; eff. 05/26/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on March 30, 2026.

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Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

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Summary

allowing persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs under certain conditions.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HB 565 changes the requirement for minors to enter a club where alcohol and specialty beverages are sold. Previously, it stated that minors had to be accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years old. Now, it allows minors who present a valid military identification card to enter without needing to be accompanied by someone 21 or older. This change recognizes military service as a qualifying factor for minors’ entry.

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HB 565 - AS INTRODUCED SESSION 25-0036 08/09 HOUSE BILL 565 AN ACT allowing persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs under certain conditions.
HB 565 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 7Jan2026...
3022h SESSION 25-0036 08/09 HOUSE BILL 565 AN ACT allowing persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs under certain conditions.
Commerce and Consumer Affairs ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill allows persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs if they are signed in by a person who is 21 years of age or older.
Commerce and Consumer Affairs ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill allows persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs if they are accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or adult spouse, or if they present a valid military identification card.
HB 565 - AS INTRODUCED 25-0036 08/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five AN ACT allowing persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs under certain conditions.
HB 565 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 7Jan2026...
3022h 25-0036 08/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five AN ACT allowing persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs under certain conditions.
(2)(A) No person under the age of 18 shall be in any room where liquor, beverages, and specialty beverages are sold unless accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years old and who has signed the minor or minors into the club and listed their ages.
(2)(A) No person under the age of 18 shall be in any room where liquor, beverages, and specialty beverages are sold, unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or adult spouse and who has signed the minor or minors into the club and listed their ages.
A person who is under 21 years old but is in the military does not need to be accompanied by a person 21 years old or older.
A person who is under 21 years old that presents a valid military identification card shall not need to be accompanied by a person 21 years old or older.
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/27/2026; Chapter 9; eff. 05/26/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 115

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/12/2026); SJ 7

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8

  6. Hearing: 02/17/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 6

  7. Introduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 3

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-3022h: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 46

  9. Amendment # 2025-3022h: AA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 46

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3022h 10/28/2025 (Vote 16-1; CC) HC 51 P. 5

  11. Full Committee Work Session: 10/28/2025 10:00 am GP 229

  12. Executive Session: 10/28/2025 11:00 am GP 229

  13. Full Committee Work Session: 10/08/2025 01:30 pm GP 229

  14. Full Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 229

  15. Retained in Committee

  16. Executive Session: 03/19/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304

  17. Subcommittee Work Session: 03/12/2025 01:15 pm LOB 302-304

  18. Public Hearing: 02/19/2025 02:15 pm LOB 302-304

  19. Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 16

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 407 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (407)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 565 do?
allowing persons under 21 into veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs under certain conditions.
Who sponsors HB 565?
HB 565 is sponsored by Keith Murphy (Republican), Bill Boyd (Republican), Jess Edwards (Republican), Maureen Mooney (Republican), Michael Vose (Republican), Jordan Ulery (Republican), Jeanine Notter (Republican), and James Creighton (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 565?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2025. Enacted.
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