This bill amends the existing law regarding the payment of claims arising from the actions or activities of the New Hampshire National Guard. Specifically, it increases the maximum payment for such claims from $500 to $1,000. Additionally, the bill expands the scope of claims that can be paid by including those against the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services. The legal language has been updated to reflect these changes, with the insertion of provisions that allow for claims against the department and the new payment cap, while deleting the previous maximum payment limit.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that claims must be filed with the adjutant general, who will investigate and make recommendations to the governor and council. It also clarifies that any claims paid will be charged to the appropriation for the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services, replacing the previous reference to the adjutant general. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, and the fiscal impact is estimated to be less than $10,000 for each fiscal year from 2025 to 2028.