New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 1467 — relative to the New Hampshire seal of civic excellence and engagement program.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 36; eff. 07/04/2026

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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 04, 2025. Enacted.

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

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Summary

(New Title) relative to the New Hampshire seal of civic excellence and engagement program.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 47 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to HB 1467 introduce a new program that allows high schools in New Hampshire to recognize students with a "seal of civic excellence and engagement" on their diplomas. This seal indicates that a student has not only fulfilled their civics education requirements but has also demonstrated a deeper understanding of civic responsibility and engagement through additional coursework and extracurricular activities. These changes aim to encourage students to actively participate in their communities and understand the principles of government, thereby fostering more informed and engaged citizens.

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HB 1467-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 19Feb2026...
CHAPTER 36 HB 1467-FN - FINAL VERSION 19Feb2026...
Carson, Dist 14 COMMITTEE:
Carson, Dist COMMITTEE:
HB 1467-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 19Feb2026...
CHAPTER 36 HB 1467-FN - FINAL VERSION 19Feb2026...
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(b) Demonstrated proficiency in civics knowledge, including comparative forms of governance, through a standardized assessment, portfolio of work, or other mastery based assessment as approved by the school board or school administrative unit board;
(b) Demonstrated proficiency in civics knowledge, including comparative forms of governance, through a standardized assessment, portfolio of work, or other mastery-based assessment as approved by the school board or school administrative unit board;
The state board of education shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the seal of civic excellence and engagement program in order to assist school boards and school administrative unit boards in the consistent application of this section in recognizing high student proficiency.Such rules shall further articulate the qualification criteria to promote rigor and consistency in application statewide, including comparable expectations for civic engagement activities across districts and clear definition of the civic knowledge and skills to be measured, while allowing multiple locally determined pathways for assessment.
The state board of education shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the seal of civic excellence and engagement program in order to assist school boards and school administrative unit boards in the consistent application of this section in recognizing high student proficiency.
2 New Section;
Such rules shall further articulate the qualification criteria to promote rigor and consistency in application statewide, including comparable expectations for civic engagement activities across districts and clear definition of the civic knowledge and skills to be measured, while allowing multiple locally determined pathways for assessment.
36:2 New Section;
The school board or school administrative HB 1467-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - unit board shall include on such student's transcript a designation that the student received the New Hampshire state seal of civic excellence and engagement.
The school board or school administrative unit board shall include CHAPTER 36 HB 1467-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - on such student's transcript a designation that the student received the New Hampshire state seal of civic excellence and engagement.
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LBA 26-3070 03/03/2026 HB 1467-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2026-0522h) AN ACT relative to the New Hampshire seal of civic excellence and engagement program.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
April 22, 2026 Effective Date:
The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2029.
July 04, 2026
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Education
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 36; eff. 07/04/2026

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

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

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

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

  6. Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:15 am; SC 9

  7. Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 5

  8. Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112

  9. Referred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 59

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0522h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 58

  11. Amendment # 2026-0522h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 58

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0522h (NT) 02/04/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 7 P. 30

  13. Executive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 232

  14. Public Hearing: 01/12/2026 10:00 am GP 232

  15. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 21

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1467 do?
(New Title) relative to the New Hampshire seal of civic excellence and engagement program.
Who sponsors HB 1467?
HB 1467 is sponsored by David Paige (Democrat), Michael Moffett (Republican), Patricia Cornell (Democrat), and Sharon Carson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1467?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2025. Enacted.
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