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NH HB1692

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Thibault

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restructures the Legislative Youth Advisory Council to include 24 members: 4 non-voting legislators and 20 youth members aged 14-22 from various educational backgrounds including public, private, charter, and home schools

  • Establishes a formal application process for youth members with a June 1 to August 1 application period, requiring personal information, education status, and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, community leader, or elected official

  • Sets the council year to run from September 1 through August 31, with a minimum of 4 meetings per year (2 in-person required) and allows regional meetings at co-chairs' discretion

  • Expands the council's advisory scope beyond the original focus areas to include all issues affecting youth, and permits collaboration with civics-oriented nonprofit organizations to promote youth civic engagement

  • Makes application materials and members' personal information confidential and exempt from public disclosure under RSA 91-A, while requiring the general court to maintain a dedicated website page featuring council information, membership, reports, and social media links

Legislative Description

Relative to the legislative youth advisory council.

Last Action

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Legislative Administration12/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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