This bill establishes the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Commission in New Hampshire, tasked with soliciting reports and testimony regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena occurring within the state's skies and territory. The commission will collect this information for transmittance to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in accordance with the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The commission will consist of three members from the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker, and they will receive mileage compensation for their duties. The commission is required to meet at least every 90 days and must report its findings and any legislative recommendations by November 1, 2025.
The bill includes new legal language that establishes the commission and outlines its membership, duties, and reporting requirements. It specifies that the commission must ensure compliance with federal statutes regarding national security and that all submitted testimony and evidence will be maintained in accordance with state law, unless it violates the framework of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. Notably, the bill does not authorize the creation of a state database for the collected reports, as the NARA will maintain and catalog them. The act will take effect upon its passage.