New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 1640 — relative to consent for school billing purposes.

Last action — Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill addresses consent requirements for school billing purposes.

This bill focuses on the consent needed for schools to bill for certain services. It aims to clarify the procedure and requirements around obtaining that consent.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families will need to provide explicit consent for schools to bill them for certain services.

Summary

relative to consent for school billing purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill adds requirements for school districts to obtain parental consent for accessing Medicaid insurance for educational services.

  • RSA 167

    167:34-a Single Signature Medicaid Requirement. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department of education and the insurance department shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to requiring school districts to obtain a yearly consent form from parents authorizing them to access their Medicaid insurance. The departments shall specifically issue rules relative to the following: I. A yearly one-time permissive billing release by a parent or legal guardian's signature shall be sufficient for any and all allowable Medicaid and/or expanded Medicaid direct-to-schools services relative to a child's individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan, bill reimbursement efforts pertaining to a school district or community based provider or a district's designee, and shall be adapted to meet the needs of the signor. II. A school district shall obtain written parental consent, after providing notification to the child’s parent or legal guardian, prior to accessing a child’s or parent’s public benefits or insurance for the first time. Assessments of public benefits under this act shall be taken consistent with rules relative to Medicaid, expanded Medicaid, and school's reimbursement eligibility adopted by the department of education and the department of health and human services pursuant to RSA 541-A. III. Should a child move out of one school district and into another, a new signature shall be sought by the new resident-district via the procedures identified in paragraph I. A dated permissive billing release may be allowed in paper format or digital/electronic format. IV. A school district shall obtain a dated, written parental consent after providing any notification to the child’s parent or legal guardian prior to accessing a child’s or parent’s public benefits or insurance for the first time. V. The department of education and the department of health and human shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to special education services, Medicaid, and expanded Medicaid as they pertain to reimbursements to schools by a district or its designee.

    This adds a new section to RSA 167 requiring specific parental consent procedures for school districts accessing Medicaid.

Action History

  1. Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  2. Lay HB1640 on Table (Rep. Noble): MA DV 176-153 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 105

  3. Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

  4. Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 9 P. 38

  5. Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:10 am GP 232

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

  7. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 29

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 414 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (414)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1640 do?
relative to consent for school billing purposes.
Who sponsors HB 1640?
HB 1640 is sponsored by Megan Murray (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1640?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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