New HampshireGold and silver could be used for New Hampshire payments
If enacted, people could use gold or silver coins or bars in New Hampshire transactions when both sides agree on fair market value; the bill lists July 1, 2025, as its effective date.
What it does
People could use gold or silver coins or bars for public and private transactions if both sides agree on their fair market value.
A person could possess any amount of gold or silver in coin or bar form.
Argument forPeople who agree on a fair value could use gold or silver coins or bars to pay for public or private transactions.
Argument againstPublic agencies could face added costs for secure storage and transport if they accept gold or silver for payments, including taxes and fees.
More detail
Gold or silver coins or bars would count as legal tender for transactions in New Hampshire. This would apply to public and private transactions in the state. The buyer and seller must agree on the metals’ fair market value. The bill lists July 1, 2025, as its effective date.
A person could possess any amount of gold or silver in coin or bar form. This applies to any person possessing gold or silver in coin or bar form. The bill lists July 1, 2025, as its effective date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 15Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 11-0; )Latest
- Oct 1Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Sep 14Subcommittee Work Session: 09/30/2026 10:10 am GP 229
- Jan 7Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 46
- 2025
- Nov 13Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 10/28/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 51 P. 5
- Oct 8Executive Session: 10/28/2025 11:00 am GP 229
- Aug 27Full Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 229
- Mar 19Retained in Committee
- Mar 13Executive Session: 03/19/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
- Mar 7Subcommittee Work Session: 03/12/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
- Feb 13Public Hearing: 02/19/2025 10:30 am LOB 302-304
- Jan 22Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 24Introduced
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