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This bill establishes a new Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Commission in New Hampshire, consisting of 3 representatives appointed by the House Speaker, with the primary purpose of collecting public reports and testimony about UAP sightings within the state's skies and territory. The commission will actively seek evidence from the public and prepare to transmit these records to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in compliance with specific sections of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. Members will receive standard legislative mileage compensation and must meet at least every 90 days, with two members constituting a quorum. The commission is required to elect a chairperson and hold its first meeting within 45 days of the bill's effective date. By November 1, 2025, the commission must submit a comprehensive report of its findings and potential legislative recommendations to various state officials, including the Governor and state library. The bill emphasizes protecting national security by ensuring no sensitive information is disclosed, and specifies that while NARA will maintain and catalog the reports, the state only needs to maintain a simple file of submitted testimony and evidence. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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