New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 472 — removing the maximum age on the tenure of office for the position of deputy adjutant general.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 102; Effective 07/27/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 29, 2026.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill removes the maximum age limit for the deputy adjutant general position.

This legislation eliminates the age cap on serving as a deputy adjutant general, allowing individuals of any age to hold the office. This change aims to provide greater flexibility in appointing qualified candidates.

Summary

removing the maximum age on the tenure of office for the position of deputy adjutant general.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of SB 472 removes the age limit of 65 years for the position of deputy adjutant general. This change allows individuals who are older than 65 to serve in this role, which could bring in more experienced candidates and promote a diverse range of leadership. By eliminating this restriction, the bill aims to enhance the depth of experience and expertise available to the department of military affairs and veterans services.

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SB 472 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2031 06/05 SENATE BILL 472 AN ACT removing the maximum age on the tenure of office for the position of deputy adjutant general.
CHAPTER 102 SB 472 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2031 06/05 SENATE BILL 472 AN ACT removing the maximum age on the tenure of office for the position of deputy adjutant general.
SB 472 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2031 06/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT removing the maximum age on the tenure of office for the position of deputy adjutant general.
CHAPTER 102 SB 472 - FINAL VERSION 26-2031 06/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT removing the maximum age on the tenure of office for the position of deputy adjutant general.
1 Deputy Adjutant General Age Limit.
102:1 Deputy Adjutant General Age Limit.
2 Effective Date.
102:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 28, 2026 Effective Date:
July 27, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 102; Effective 07/27/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/10/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 04/10/2026 01:00 pm GP 228

  7. Public Hearing: 04/10/2026 11:15 am GP 228

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 5 P. 124

  9. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3

  11. Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 46

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 406 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (406)

406 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 472 do?
removing the maximum age on the tenure of office for the position of deputy adjutant general.
Who sponsors SB 472?
SB 472 is sponsored by Tim McGough (Republican), Adam Joseph Presa, Daryl Abbas (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Daniel Innis (Republican), Michael Moffett (Republican), Skip Rollins (Republican), David Watters (Democrat), and Tom D Mannion.
What is the current status of SB 472?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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