NH HB1561

Prohibits citizens or agents of the People's Republic of China who are not U.S. citizens from enrolling, being employed, participating in research, or accessing campus facilities at any state-accredited public or private college or university in New Hampshire, effective January 1, 2027

Bans higher education institutions from entering partnerships, grants, or research collaborations with PRC government-affiliated entities and requires notarized affidavits from all applicants and current students attesting they are not PRC nationals

Imposes $100,000 fines per violation on institutions, potential loss of state funding, and possible revocation of state accreditation for non-compliance; individuals violating the prohibition face class A misdemeanor charges and potential deportation referral

Provides a 90-day grace period for current PRC nationals to voluntarily withdraw while retaining transcripts and credits; failure to withdraw triggers mandatory expulsion and creates a "presumption of hostile intent"

Creates a whistleblower incentive offering 10% of any recovered fines or funds to individuals providing actionable violation information; estimated fiscal impact includes $2 million annual revenue loss for USNH and $100,000-$500,000 annual costs for both USNH and CCSNH