New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1503 — allowing the department of education to allocate funds to create a database of maps of public schools for emergency use cases.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 38; eff. 04/22/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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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 December 10, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on April 22, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

allowing the department of education to allocate funds to create a database of maps of public schools for emergency use cases.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

17 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of HB 1503 now adds a specific focus on enhancing emergency readiness in public schools by incorporating critical incident mapping technology. This change emphasizes the importance of having detailed maps that help emergency responders and school teams understand the layout and characteristics of the buildings during a crisis. This addition is significant because it aims to improve safety protocols and coordination in emergency situations, potentially leading to quicker and more effective responses.

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HB 1503 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2493 07/08 HOUSE BILL 1503 AN ACT allowing the department of education to allocate funds to create a database of maps of public schools for emergency use cases.
CHAPTER 38 HB 1503 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2493 07/08 HOUSE BILL 1503 AN ACT allowing the department of education to allocate funds to create a database of maps of public schools for emergency use cases.
HB 1503 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2493 07/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT allowing the department of education to allocate funds to create a database of maps of public schools for emergency use cases.
CHAPTER 38 HB 1503 - FINAL VERSION 26-2493 07/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT allowing the department of education to allocate funds to create a database of maps of public schools for emergency use cases.
1 New Subparagraph;
38:1 New Subparagraph;
(h) Enhance public school emergency readiness with critical incident mapping technology to allow emergency response personnel and internal teams to operate from a unified understanding of site-specific nomenclature and other place characteristics associated with building infrastructure and grounds.
(h) Enhance public school emergency readiness with critical incident mapping technology to allow emergency response personnel and internal teams to operate from a unified understanding of site- specific nomenclature and other place characteristics associated with building infrastructure and grounds.
2 Effective Date.
38:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
April 22, 2026 Effective Date:
April 22, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 38; eff. 04/22/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 56

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/26/2026); SJ 8

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 11

  6. Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:45 am; SC 9

  7. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 4

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 7

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/27/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 5 P. 4

  10. Executive Session: 01/22/2026 11:30 am GP 158

  11. Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 11:30 am GP 158

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding HJ 1 P. 23

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

409 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1503 do?
allowing the department of education to allocate funds to create a database of maps of public schools for emergency use cases.
Who sponsors HB 1503?
HB 1503 is sponsored by Jim Kofalt (Republican), Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Daniel Popovici-Muller (Republican), Rick Ladd (Republican), Hope Damon (Democrat), and Raymond Peeples (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1503?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
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