New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 4 D cosponsors

HB 1494 — increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 96; eff. 04/1/2027

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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 December 10, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

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 (5 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill increases tax credits for veterans and surviving spouses.

This legislation raises the maximum amounts for optional tax credits available to veterans, combat service members, and surviving spouses. It aims to provide greater financial relief for these groups.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means potential increased tax benefits for families of veterans and surviving spouses.

Summary

increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

34 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 1494 has been updated to raise the maximum amounts for several tax credits available to veterans, combat service members, and surviving spouses. Specifically, the optional veterans' tax credit limit has increased from $750 to $1,000, while the combat service tax credit limit has risen from $500 to $750. These changes are significant as they enhance the financial support available to those who have served in the armed forces and their families, helping to ease their property tax burden.

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HB 1494 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2279 07/09 HOUSE BILL 1494 AN ACT increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.
CHAPTER 96 HB 1494 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2279 07/09 HOUSE BILL 1494 AN ACT increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.
HB 1494 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2279 07/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.
CHAPTER 96 HB 1494 - FINAL VERSION 26-2279 07/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.
1 Taxation;
96:1 Taxation;
The optional veterans' tax credit, upon adoption by a city or town pursuant to RSA 72:27- a, shall be an amount from $51 up to [$750] $1,000.
The optional veterans' tax credit, upon adoption by a city or town pursuant to RSA 72:27-a, shall be an amount from $51 up to [$750] $1,000.
2 Taxation;
96:2 Taxation;
3 Taxation;
96:3 Taxation;
4 Applicability.
96:4 Applicability.
5 Effective Date.
96:5 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 28, 2026 Effective Date:
April 01, 2027
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 96; eff. 04/1/2027

  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; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 13

  6. Hearing: 03/17/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:45 am; SC 10

  7. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 4

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 16

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/16/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 5 P. 13

  10. Executive Session: 01/16/2026 11:00 am GP 154

  11. Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 11:00 am GP 154

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 22

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (406)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1494 do?
increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.
Who sponsors HB 1494?
HB 1494 is sponsored by Jennifer Mandelbaum (Democrat), Diane Pauer (Republican), Jim Maggiore (Democrat), Bill Gannon (Republican), Michael Moffett (Republican), David Watters (Democrat), James Creighton (Republican), Jonah Wheeler (Democrat), and Kenneth Weyler (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1494?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
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