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New Hampshire Senate Bill SB186
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB186

Introduced
1/23/25  
Refer
1/23/25  
Report Pass
3/7/25  
Engrossed
3/28/25  
Refer
3/28/25  

Caption

Preventing portraits depicting persons from being hung in certain places in the statehouse, unless the subject of the portrait has been dead for at least 10 years and provided exemplary and noteworthy services to the citizens of this state.

Impact

The passage of SB186 would integrate the portrait of Senator Jeb Bradley into the fabric of the state house and honor his legacy within the realm of New Hampshire politics. By allowing the portrayal of Senator Bradley to be displayed publicly, the state recognizes his service and contributions, which may inspire future generations to appreciate and acknowledge the importance of civic engagement and public service. Furthermore, it emphasizes the state’s commitment to preserving historical narratives through visual representation.

Summary

Senate Bill 186 is a legislative measure aimed at recognizing the contributions of Senator Jeb Bradley, by permitting the Joint Legislative Historical Committee to accept a portrait of him as a gift and oversee its placement in the state house. This act not only serves as an homage to an influential political figure but also highlights the role of historical preservation within the state's governance framework. The bill’s introduction reflects a larger trend of commemorating public figures who have significantly contributed to the state's development.

Contention

Despite the benign nature of this legislation, there could be underlying concerns regarding what criteria are established for honoring public figures in similar ways. The bill initiates a conversation about the standards necessary for such recognitions, particularly around the provisions related to who can be honored posthumously and the impacts of such decisions on public perception and historical narrative. The lack of criteria stipulations within the bill regarding what constitutes 'exemplary and noteworthy service' may lead to future debates on the appropriateness of various individuals being recognized under similar measures.

Companion Bills

NH SB186

Carry Over Relative to a portrait in the likeness of Senator Jeb Bradley at the state house.

Previously Filed As

NH SB186

Relative to a portrait in the likeness of Senator Jeb Bradley at the state house.

NH SB200

Relative to accepting a portrait of Sylvia Larsen.

NH HB243

Relative to relative to the penalty for false reports of suspected abuse and neglect made to the division for children, youth, and families, and relative to the maternal mortality review committee, electric vehicle charging stations and fees for annual testing by the division of weights and measures, and relative to the acceptance of portraits of Senator Sylvia Larsen and Senator Jeb Bradley for the state house.

NH HB365

Relative to proof of United States citizenship for indigent voters.

NH CACR4

Relating to voting eligibility. Providing that only legal resident citizens who are at least 18 years of age or older who reside in the place they claim as a domicile shall be eligible voters.

NH HB69

Requiring businesses to use the federal E-Verify system of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NH HB112

Requiring students in the university and community college systems of New Hampshire to pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services civics naturalization test.

NH SB262

Relative to the penalty for trafficking in persons under 18 years of age.

NH HB317

Preventing a supervisor of the checklist from verifying a person's identity without identification, even if they personally know that person.

NH HB177

Relative to children in placement pursuant to an episode of treatment for which the department of health and human services has a financial responsibility.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.