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title: Key Milestones for HB 721
description: New Hampshire considers House Bill 1674 to recognize gold and silver as legal tender and establish a state bullion depository.
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# [Key Milestones for HB 721](https://transactionalgold.com/transactional-gold/key-milestones-for-hb-721)

 Written by [Transactional Gold Team](https://transactionalgold.com/transactional-gold/author/transactional-gold-team) | Aug 29, 2025 3:02:06 PM

January 9, 2025  
Bill introduced: HB 721 was introduced in the House and immediately referred to the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee, marking the formal start of its legislative journey.

February 19, 2025  
Public Hearing held: Lawmakers invited public testimony on the bill, both in support and opposition, providing stakeholders an opportunity to voice their views.

March 12, 2025  
Subcommittee Work Session: Lawmakers conducted detailed discussion and review behind closed doors within a subcommittee format.

March 19, 2025  
Executive Committee Session: The full Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee held an executive session, making recommendations and ultimately retaining the bill in committee, meaning it did not move forward to a floor vote.

July 1, 2025  
Proposed effective date: If HB 721 were enacted, its provisions—including recognizing gold and silver as legal tender—would take effect on this day.

September 10, 2025  
Full Committee Work Session scheduled: A follow-up session was added to the House calendar, reopening debate and offering another opportunity for the committee to act on the bill.

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