New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 222 — repealing the requirement for a memorandum of understanding between a chartered public school and school district regarding how students with disabilities will receive special education services and updating the organizational structure of the department of corrections.

Last action — Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on April 29, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill removes the requirement for a memorandum of understanding for special education services between chartered public schools and school districts.

This bill repeals the need for chartered public schools to have a memorandum of understanding with school districts on special education services for students with disabilities. It also updates the organizational structure of the department of corrections.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of students with disabilities may see changes in how special education services are provided in chartered public schools.

Summary

(New Title) repealing the requirement for a memorandum of understanding between a chartered public school and school district regarding how students with disabilities will receive special education services and updating the organizational structure of the department of corrections.

Bill Text

Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

  2. Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/28/2026; Chapter 41; eff. I. Sec 1 eff 6/27/26 II. Rem eff 4/28/26

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-3113s (Rep. Noble): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 8

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-3113s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

  6. Sen. Lang Floor Amendment # 2025-3113s, AA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

  7. HB 222 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

  8. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 46

  9. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 04/17/2025; SJ 10

  10. Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 04/17/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  11. Hearing: 03/25/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am; SC 14

  12. Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 7

  13. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 5

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 14 P. 5

  15. Executive Session: 02/18/2025 09:30 am LOB 202-204

  16. Public Hearing: 02/03/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207

  17. Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 2 P. 11

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (412)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 222 do?
(New Title) repealing the requirement for a memorandum of understanding between a chartered public school and school district regarding how students with disabilities will receive special education services and updating the organizational structure of the department of corrections.
Who sponsors HB 222?
HB 222 is sponsored by Peggy Balboni (Democrat), Maureen Mooney (Republican), and David Luneau (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 222?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 222?
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