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NH HB1635

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Litchfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all school faculty, staff, and contracted personnel to complete suicide prevention training within 30 days of being hired, rather than within 9 months of the law's original effective date

  • Changes the training frequency from annual (every year) to biennial (every 2 years)

  • Removes the specific requirement for "at least 2 hours" of training, leaving the duration unspecified

  • Training content may include youth suicide risk factors, warning signs, protective factors, response procedures, referrals, and community resources

  • Takes effect September 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Modifying the requirements of suicide prevention education policies in schools.

Last Action

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

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/6/2026
Education Policy and Administration12/10/2025

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