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New HampshireHB13732025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.

Sponsored By: Melissa A. Litchfield

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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Teacher credentials denied for serious crimes

The law blocks a New Hampshire teaching credential or candidate clearance if, in the past 10 years, you were charged (case still pending) or convicted of certain listed crimes. These include felony drug possession with intent to sell, many sexual offenses, violent crimes, kidnapping, robbery, fraud or theft, and crimes involving obscene material with a child. Equivalent offenses from other U.S. states and territories count the same. The rule applies to all educator credential applicants and candidate clearances by the department. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Melissa A. Litchfield

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Bill M. Gannon

    Republican • Senate

  • Brian G Nadeau

    Republican • House

  • James R Thibault

    Republican • House

  • Kristin Noble

    Republican • House

  • Margaret M Drye

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/03/2026; Chapter 23; eff: 04/03/2026

    4/6/2026House

  2. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/26/2026); SJ 8

    3/26/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled 03/26/2026 HJ 9

    3/26/2026House

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

    3/6/2026Senate

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. Hearing: 03/03/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 10:15 am; SC 8

    2/19/2026Senate

  7. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 4

    2/9/2026Senate

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 8

    2/5/2026House

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/22/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 5 P. 5

    1/27/2026House

  10. Executive Session: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 232

    1/14/2026House

  11. Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:30 am GP 232

    1/8/2026House

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 17

    12/2/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/26/2026

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  • Introduced

    12/2/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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