New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 10 R cosponsors

HB 1270 — clarifying the definition of part-time teacher.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 52; eff. 07/07/2026

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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 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 12, 2026.

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Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 R).

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Summary

clarifying the definition of part-time teacher.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

28 added · 26 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1270 specifies that part-time teachers will require approval from a superintendent or school principal regarding their expertise in teaching specific subjects. Additionally, it clarifies that all part-time teachers must adhere to established ethical standards. These changes ensure that part-time educators are appropriately qualified and maintain professional conduct, which is important for maintaining educational quality and integrity in schools.

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HB 1270 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2521 12/06 HOUSE BILL 1270 AN ACT clarifying the definition of part-time teacher.
CHAPTER 52 HB 1270 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2521 12/06 HOUSE BILL 1270 AN ACT clarifying the definition of part-time teacher.
HB 1270 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2521 12/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT clarifying the definition of part-time teacher.
CHAPTER 52 HB 1270 - FINAL VERSION 26-2521 12/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT clarifying the definition of part-time teacher.
1 Part-Time Teacher;
52:1 Part-Time Teacher;
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III.Any person who has had an educator credential, educator license, or other educator certification revoked under RSA 189:14-c or RSA 189:14-d, or who has been rendered ineligible to be employed as an educator under another provision of law, shall not be eligible to teach under this section.
Any person who has had an educator credential, educator license, or other educator certification revoked under RSA 189:14-c or RSA 189:14-d, or who has been rendered ineligible to be employed as an educator under another provision of law, shall not be eligible to teach under this section.
2 Effective Date.
52:2 Effective Date.
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May 08, 2026 Effective Date:
July 07, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 52; eff. 07/07/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026

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

  4. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-1; CC; SC 11

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

  6. Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 10:15 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. 8

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/22/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 5 P. 5

  10. Executive Session: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 232

  11. Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 11:10 am GP 232

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 13

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 405 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (405)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1270 do?
clarifying the definition of part-time teacher.
Who sponsors HB 1270?
HB 1270 is sponsored by Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Mike Belcher (Republican), Melissa Litchfield (Republican), Ruth Ward (Republican), Maureen Mooney (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), Lisa Freeman (Republican), Brian Nadeau (Republican), Jeanine Notter (Republican), and Margaret Drye (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1270?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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