New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 4 R cosponsors

SB 456 — establishing the commission for children's futures.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 101; Effective 05/28/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

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

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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In plain language

The bill establishes a commission focused on children's futures.

This bill creates a new commission designed to address issues related to the well-being and development of children. It aims to facilitate better outcomes for young people by coordinating efforts and resources.

Summary

establishing the commission for children's futures.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

65 added · 61 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of SB 456 adds the establishment of a new commission focused on studying the health and well-being of children in the state. This commission aims to identify gaps in mental and physical health services for children and will include a diverse group of experts, including health care professionals, child psychologists, and educators. One important change is the removal of a provision to include a dietitian in the commission's membership. This matters because the composition of the commission may impact the range of health issues considered, particularly in areas related to nutrition and diet in children's health.

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SB 456 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/26/2026 1226s 03/26/2026 1255s SESSION 26-2227 12/09 SENATE BILL 456 AN ACT establishing the commission for children's futures.
CHAPTER 101 SB 456 - FINAL VERSION 03/26/2026 1226s 03/26/2026 1255s SESSION 26-2227 12/09 SENATE BILL 456 AN ACT establishing the commission for children's futures.
SB 456 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/26/2026 1226s 03/26/2026 1255s 26-2227 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT establishing the commission for children's futures.
CHAPTER 101 SB 456 - FINAL VERSION 03/26/2026 1226s 03/26/2026 1255s 26-2227 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT establishing the commission for children's futures.
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101:1 New Subdivision;
There is a commission established to study the health and well-being of children in the state and to identify the gaps in mental and physical health services provided to children.
There is a commission established to study the health and well- being of children in the state and to identify the gaps in mental and physical health services provided to children.
(e) One child psychologist licensed in the state;
(e) One child psychologist licensed in the state, appointed by the senate president;
appointed by the senate president;
SB 456 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (b) The child usage rate of pharmaceuticals with psychoactive effects;
(b) The child usage rate of pharmaceuticals with psychoactive effects;
(d) The proportion of students that know of someone who has experienced a mental health crisis;
CHAPTER 101 SB 456 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - (d) The proportion of students that know of someone who has experienced a mental health crisis;
2 Effective Date.
101:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 28, 2026 Effective Date:
May 28, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 101; Effective 05/28/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/07/2026 (Vote 10-2; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  7. Public Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 9 P. 54

  9. Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1226s and #2026-1255s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  10. Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-1255s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  11. Committee Amendment # 2026-1226s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1226s, 03/26/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 11

  13. Hearing: 03/11/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 9

  14. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 456 do?
establishing the commission for children's futures.
Who sponsors SB 456?
SB 456 is sponsored by Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Tim McGough (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Jodi Nelson (Republican), Jeanine M Notter, and Kimberly A. Rice.
What is the current status of SB 456?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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