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NH HB1512

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows municipalities, cities, towns, or villages in New Hampshire to hold a referendum on whether residents can receive Education Freedom Account (EFA) vouchers under RSA 194-F

  • Referendums must follow procedures similar to those outlined in RSA 40 for municipal voting

  • A "yes" vote permits eligible residents to continue receiving EFA vouchers; a "no" vote prohibits all otherwise-eligible residents from receiving vouchers

  • Creates a new section (RSA 194-F:13) establishing this municipal opt-out mechanism for the state's school choice voucher program

  • Effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Allowing municipalities to hold a vote to prevent their residents from receiving education freedom account vouchers.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal and County Government12/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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