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NH HB1132

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Freeman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public schools and public charter schools from displaying any flags inside or outside school buildings except the U.S. flag, New Hampshire state flag, and POW/MIA flag

  • Exempts flags used for instruction in foreign languages, world geography, and U.S. history classes, as well as U.S. military branch flags and official New Hampshire city or town flags

  • Establishes a complaint process requiring superintendents to determine validity within 5 days and order immediate removal of prohibited flags if violation is confirmed

  • Creates escalating penalties: warning for first violation, disciplinary action determined by superintendent and school board for second violation, and state board of education involvement for third and subsequent violations

  • Authorizes the state board of education to issue monetary penalties up to $1,000 per violation for third and subsequent offenses, effective September 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the display of certain flags and banners in public schools and public charter schools and establishing penalties for the display of prohibited flags and banners.

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0767h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 182-156 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy and Administration12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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