New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

HB 1795 — requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 76; eff. 07/01/2027

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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 17, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 19, 2026.

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Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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In plain language

Requires background checks for renewing teaching licenses in New Hampshire.

This bill mandates that educators in New Hampshire submit a criminal history release form every three years to renew their licenses. It includes checks for abuse and neglect as part of the process.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means educators will need to complete background checks to maintain their teaching credentials.

Summary

requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

26 added · 35 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 1795 now stipulates that educators must submit a criminal history release form to the Department of Education every three years, at least 60 days before their credential expires, in order to renew their teaching credentials. Additionally, it includes checks for neglect in the criminal history records that are reviewed during the renewal process. These changes are important as they aim to enhance the safety of students by ensuring that individuals working in educational settings have a clear background check that includes any history of neglect.

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HB 1795-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-3068 12/09 HOUSE BILL 1795-FN AN ACT requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses.
CHAPTER 76 HB 1795-FN - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-3068 12/09 HOUSE BILL 1795-FN AN ACT requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses.
HB 1795-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-3068 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses.
CHAPTER 76 HB 1795-FN - FINAL VERSION 26-3068 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses.
1 New Subparagraph;
76:1 New Subparagraph;
2 New Subparagraph;
76:2 New Subparagraph;
3 Rulemaking;
76:3 Rulemaking;
(1) The establishment and implementation of a secure system for conducting criminal background checks pursuant to RSA 189:13-a for all first-time applicants and renewing credential holders listed in this section, 4 Rulemaking;
(1) The establishment and implementation of a secure system for conducting criminal background checks pursuant to RSA 189:13-a for all first-time applicants and renewing credential holders listed in this section, 76:4 Rulemaking;
(3) The establishment and implementation of a secure system for accessing findings of abuse and neglect for individuals on the central registry pursuant to RSA 169-C:35, and other states' central registries upon approval of a memorandum of understanding by the governor and council, and 5 Effective Date.
(3) The establishment and implementation of a secure system for accessing findings of abuse and neglect for individuals on the central registry pursuant to RSA 169-C:35, and other states' central registries upon approval of a memorandum of understanding by the governor and council, and 76:5 Effective Date.
LBA 26-3068 12/16/25 HB 1795-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
May 18, 2026 Effective Date:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant is unable to complete a fiscal note for this bill as it is awaiting information from the Department of Education.
July 01, 2027
The Department was initially contacted on 11/17/25 for a fiscal note worksheet, with follow-up contact made on 12/5/25.
When completed, the fiscal note will be forwarded to the House Clerk's Office.
The Department of Safety states this bill is not expected to have any impact on its budget.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Education and Department of Safety
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 76; eff. 07/01/2027

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 13

  6. Hearing: 03/24/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:15 am; SC 11

  7. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 6

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 13

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 12

  10. Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 232

  11. Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 232

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 36

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (412)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1795 do?
requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses.
Who sponsors HB 1795?
HB 1795 is sponsored by Kristin Noble (Republican), Melissa Litchfield (Republican), and Lisa Freeman (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1795?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 17, 2025. Enacted.
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