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New HampshireHB102025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

HB10

Sponsored By: Sherman A. Packard (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Tough penalties and lawsuits for violations

Beginning January 1, 2026, parents can sue in superior court for violations after trying lesser steps, and courts may award attorney fees and costs, including on appeal. People who violate the law face penalties: teachers can have credentials suspended at least one year and be fired for repeat offenses; non-teacher staff face unpaid leave for the rest of the school year, then termination for more offenses. Contractors are fined $2,500 for a first offense and $5,000 for later ones and are barred from schools (one year, then permanent). Medical and mental health licenses can be suspended for at least one year, then permanently revoked for multiple violations. Any violation is a class A misdemeanor, and state or school employees who push minors to hide information from parents can be disciplined.

Parental consent for most medical care

Beginning January 1, 2026, health care workers must get written parental consent before giving most medical care or medicine to a minor. This includes providing, arranging, or prescribing services or procedures at their facility. Exceptions apply when another law or a court order allows care, for true emergencies under RSA 153-A:18, and for lab-only services without a direct visit at the lab.

Schools must involve and inform parents

Beginning January 1, 2026, every school board must create and share a parental involvement policy with parents, teachers, and administrators. It explains how parents take part, see course materials, object to lessons, and withdraw children from parts of sex and health lessons. At the start of each school year, schools must give parents a written "Parents’ Bill of Rights." Parents can also request information in writing from the superintendent using the state public-records process (RSA 91-A).

Stronger parental rights and state limits

Beginning January 1, 2026, the law gives parents clear rights over their minor children. You can choose public, private, religious, or home school, and review school and medical records unless other law or an active investigation blocks release. Written consent is usually required before biometric scans, DNA collection or sharing, or state-made video or voice recordings, with narrow exceptions. You may be present for hospital care, and schools must quickly notify you if staff suspect a crime unless it harms an investigation. The state can step in only for a compelling interest to prevent or respond to direct harm, proven to a high standard, and rights are restored when the danger passes.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sherman A. Packard

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Debra L DeSimone

    Republican • House

  • Jason M. Osborne

    Republican • House

  • Jim A Kofalt

    Republican • House

  • Lisa C.M. Post

    Republican • House

  • Paul A Terry

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/10/2025; Chapter 74; eff. 07/01/2025

    6/11/2025House

  2. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16

    6/6/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 167

    6/6/2025House

  4. Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate, MA; 06/05/2025; SJ 15

    6/5/2025Senate

  5. Special Order to beginning of regular calendar, Without Objection, MA; 06/05/2025; SJ 15

    6/5/2025Senate

  6. Ought to Pass with Amendments #2025-2150s and #2025-2646s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/05/2025; SJ 15

    6/5/2025Senate

  7. Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2025-2646s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15

    6/5/2025Senate

  8. Committee Amendment # 2025-2150s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15

    6/5/2025Senate

  9. Reconsider Concur (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 73

    6/5/2025House

  10. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2150s (Rep. DeSimone): MA RC 210-160 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 71

    6/5/2025House

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2150s, 06/05/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 24

    5/19/2025Senate

  12. Hearing: 04/01/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:15 am; SC 15

    3/26/2025Senate

  13. Introduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 9

    3/24/2025Senate

  14. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0695h: MA RC 212-161 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 28

    3/20/2025House

  15. Lay HB 10 on Table (Rep. Petrigno): MF RC 162-211 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 26

    3/20/2025House

  16. FLAM # 2025-1152h (Rep. Raymond): AF DV 163-209 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 23

    3/20/2025House

  17. Amendment # 2025-0695h: AA DV 210-162 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 20

    3/20/2025House

  18. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

    3/10/2025House

  19. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0695h 03/04/2025 (Vote 9-7; RC)

    3/10/2025House

  20. Executive Session: 03/04/2025 11:00 am LOB 206-208

    2/12/2025House

  21. Public Hearing: 02/18/2025 01:00 pm LOB 206-208

    2/5/2025House

  22. Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 2 P. 3

    12/23/2024House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/6/2025

    HTML

  • Introduced

    12/23/2024

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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