New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 6 R cosponsors

HB 1373 — relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/03/2026; Chapter 23; eff: 04/03/2026

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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 02, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on April 06, 2026.

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High chance

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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 (6 R).

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Summary

relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 17 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1373 adds specific language detailing the crimes that could prevent individuals from receiving educator credentials, particularly regarding serious drug offenses and child-related offenses. By clearly outlining these additional offenses, the bill aims to ensure that individuals with certain serious criminal records are barred from working as educators, thereby promoting safer educational environments. This change is important because it strengthens the vetting process for teachers, which can help protect students from potential harm.

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HB 1373 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-3030 12/09 HOUSE BILL 1373 AN ACT relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.
CHAPTER 23 HB 1373 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-3030 12/09 HOUSE BILL 1373 AN ACT relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.
HB 1373 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-3030 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.
CHAPTER 23 HB 1373 - FINAL VERSION 26-3030 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.
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23:1 Additional Crimes;
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23:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
April 03, 2026 Effective Date:
April 03, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/03/2026; Chapter 23; eff: 04/03/2026

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

  3. Enrolled 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 2

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9

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

  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 10:30 am GP 232

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 17

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 HB 1373 do?
relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.
Who sponsors HB 1373?
HB 1373 is sponsored by Kristin Noble (Republican), Melissa Litchfield (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), Margaret Drye (Republican), Brian Nadeau (Republican), and James Thibault (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1373?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 02, 2025. Enacted.
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