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NH HB1788
Bill
Status
12/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Nalevanko
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AI Summary
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Declares any state or political subdivision contract containing DEI-related provisions (requirements for DEI programs, training, or reporting obligations) automatically void as a matter of law, with courts required to order full rescission
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Grants any taxpayer the right to sue public entities, state agencies, or political subdivisions that violate the DEI contract prohibition, with successful plaintiffs entitled to declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees
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Expands DEI definition exemptions to exclude registered student organization activities, licensed mental/physical health services, bona fide sex-based qualifications, and good-faith ADA compliance efforts
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Classifies violations of the public school DEI prohibition as educator code of conduct violations subject to state board of education disciplinary sanctions
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Requires the Department of Education to investigate credible reports of DEI violations in schools, with taxpayers able to sue the department for sustained patterns of declining to investigate
Legislative Description
Holding state contracts with DEI provisions to be void as a matter of law and establishing a right of action for citizens where public entities or state agencies engage with contracts with DEI provisions.
Last Action
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0453h: Motion Adopted DV 179-148 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
3/11/2026