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NH HB1051

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erica Layon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a study commission to evaluate the feasibility of creating a centralized statewide fingerprinting and background check database in New Hampshire

  • Commission membership includes 2 House members, 1 Senator, and designees from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, Department of Environmental Services, Department of Safety, and Department of Education

  • Commission will review current practices for professions requiring multiple fingerprints/background checks, examine other states' procedures, and identify potential barriers and costs associated with centralization

  • First meeting must occur within 45 days of the act's passage, with findings and legislative recommendations due by November 1, 2026

  • Commission automatically dissolves on November 30, 2026 through a prospective repeal provision

Legislative Description

Modifying the procedures and requirements for school bus driver criminal history records checks and expanding the personnel subject to such checks.

Last Action

Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 6

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2026
Criminal Justice and Public Safety11/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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