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New HampshireHB3612025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

HB361

Sponsored By: Kristin Noble (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Public schools cannot require masks

The law stops public schools from requiring masks. School boards and leaders of charter public schools and public academies cannot make mask rules for students or visitors on school property. "Facial covering" means any item that covers the mouth or nose. Masks can still be required for a specific class or activity, when another law requires it, as athletic protective gear, or when handling chemicals, fire, or other hazards. A mask can also be required under a student's IEP or a Section 504 plan. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kristin Noble

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Aidan Ankarberg

    Independent • House

  • Bryan Morse

    Republican • House

  • James R Thibault

    Republican • House

  • Keith R. Murphy

    Republican • Senate

  • Kelley L Potenza

    Republican • House

  • Mike S Belcher

    Republican • House

  • Rick M Ladd

    Republican • House

  • Sayra Lynn DeVito

    Republican • House

  • Victoria Sullivan

    Republican • Senate

  • Yury Polozov

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 180; eff.09/13/2025 HJ 18

    7/22/2025House

  2. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18

    7/2/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59

    7/2/2025House

  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. Ought to Pass: RC 16Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg; 06/05/2025; SJ 15

    6/5/2025Senate

  6. Special Order to 06/05/2025, Without Objection, MA; 05/15/2025 SJ 13

    5/15/2025Senate

  7. HB 361 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/15/2025; SJ 13

    5/15/2025Senate

  8. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 06/05/2025, Vote 3-1; SC 24

    5/15/2025Senate

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/15/2025; Vote 3-1; CC; SC 21

    5/8/2025Senate

  10. Hearing: 04/29/2025, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 am; SC 19

    4/24/2025Senate

  11. Introduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 10

    3/28/2025Senate

  12. Ought to Pass: MA RC 203-164 03/27/2025 HJ 11 P. 6

    3/27/2025House

  13. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

    3/10/2025House

  14. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/05/2025 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 17 P. 50

    3/10/2025House

  15. Executive Session: 03/05/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207

    2/20/2025House

  16. Public Hearing: 02/19/2025 01:45 pm LOB 205-207

    2/12/2025House

  17. Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 2 P. 16

    1/8/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    7/2/2025

    HTML

  • Introduced

    1/8/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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