New Hampshire 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 179 — relative to eliminating the use of seclusion as a form of punishment or discipline on children in schools and treatment facilities.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2023; Chapter 0075; Effective 08/06/2023

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2023. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

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Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2023; Chapter 0075; Effective 08/06/2023

  2. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/18/2023); SJ 16

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/18/2023

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/04/2023 HJ 13 P. 3

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/28/2023 (Vote 14-0; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 03/28/2023 10:15 am LOB 206-208

  7. Public Hearing: 03/28/2023 10:15 am LOB 206-208

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Children and Family Law

  9. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0642s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/09/2023; SJ 9

  10. Sen. Whitley Floor Amendment # 2023-0642s, AA, VV; 03/09/2023; SJ 9

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/09/2023; SC 12

  12. Special Order to 03/09/2023, Without Objection, MA; 02/22/2023 SJ 8

  13. Sen. Carson Moved to Remove SB 179 from the Consent Calendar; 02/22/2023; SJ 8

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/22/2023; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11

  15. Hearing: 02/07/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 9

  16. Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 5

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 410 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (410)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 179?
SB 179 is sponsored by Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Gaby Grossman (Democrat), Pat Long (Democrat), Sharon Carson (Republican), and Shannon E. Chandley.
What is the current status of SB 179?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2023. Enacted.
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