Bill > HB142

This bill modifies the existing law regarding Gold Star Mother's Day in New Hampshire by changing the date of observance from the first Sunday after Easter to the last Sunday in September. The bill expands the recognition to include not just mothers, but also families of service members who have died while on duty in the United States armed forces. Additionally, the legislation designates the Honor and Remember Flag (a special flag designed to commemorate fallen military service members) as a symbol of remembrance, requiring it to be displayed daily at the New Hampshire state veterans cemetery in Boscawen on the specified day. The bill also directs the governor to issue an annual proclamation calling for appropriate events and observances on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, and urges citizens, cities, towns, and municipalities to participate in honoring these families. The new law will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0318&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB142