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NH HB1373

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Litchfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the list of criminal offenses that disqualify applicants from receiving educator credentials in New Hampshire

  • Adds manslaughter (RSA 630:3) to the disqualifying offenses for teaching credential applicants

  • Includes second degree assault (RSA 631:2) and domestic violence (RSA 631:2-b) as new disqualifying crimes

  • Adds robbery (RSA 636:1), forgery (RSA 638:1), and computer pornography/child exploitation (RSA 638:15-a) to the background check disqualifications

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.

Last Action

Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/9/2026
Education Policy and Administration12/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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