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NH HB510

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bob Lynn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 7-member commission to study due process protections for faculty, students, and student organizations in disciplinary proceedings at New Hampshire public colleges and universities

  • Commission membership includes 2 House representatives, 3 senators, and designees from both the community college and university system chancellors

  • Focus areas include reviewing disciplinary matters that may result in suspension, expulsion, or termination, and examining whether procedures provide adequate notice, impartial decision-makers, and meaningful opportunity to respond

  • Commission must hold its first meeting within 45 days of the act's effective date and submit findings and legislative recommendations by November 1, 2026

  • Commission automatically sunsets on November 1, 2026, with no fiscal impact on state, county, or local revenues or expenditures

Legislative Description

Establishing a commission to study due process in higher education disciplinary proceedings.

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0716s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/15/2026
Finance1/7/2026
Education Funding1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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