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NH SB431

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Lang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RSA 193:40, I to add a mens rea (mental state) requirement to New Hampshire's prohibition on teaching discrimination in public schools
  • Requires that violations be "intentionally or knowingly" committed, meaning educators must have deliberately taught discriminatory concepts to be found in violation
  • Previously, the law prohibited teaching certain discriminatory concepts without specifying the mental state required for a violation
  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to violations of the prohibition on teaching discrimination.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration House Journal 8

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy and Administration3/16/2026
Education11/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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