This bill amends the definition of "family" for the purpose of purchasing a hike safe card to include domestic partners and their children. Specifically, it adds language to RSA 206:26-bb, I(c) to state that a "family" consists of the purchaser, the purchaser's spouse or domestic partner, and the purchaser's minor children, stepchildren, or the minor children of the purchaser's domestic partner. Additionally, it includes individuals for whom the purchaser or their spouse/domestic partner has been appointed as a family guardian under RSA 464-A. The bill also defines "domestic partner" as someone who shares the same address as the purchaser.

The bill establishes that the executive director will set fees for individual and family hike safe cards and will manage the issuance and renewal of these cards through the department's Internet site. It specifies that a transaction fee will be applied for the Internet license agent, and the collected fees will be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit in the fish and game search and rescue fund. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 30, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 206:26-bb
As Amended by the House: 206:26-bb
Version adopted by both bodies: 206:26-bb
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 206:26-bb