HB1267Introduced in the House
Prohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present.
Introduced by Vanessa Sheehan, District 43-HIL
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present.
Where it stands
Enacted in accordance with Article 44 PartII of the N.H. Constitution without the signature of the governor. Chapter 340;eff. 01/01/2027
August 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required · August 19, 2026
24
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
24 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Rochefort | 1 | Yes |
| Timothy Lang | 2 | Yes |
| Mark McConkey | 3 | Yes |
| David Watters | 4 | Yes |
| Suzanne Prentiss | 5 | Yes |
| James Gray | 6 | Yes |
| Daniel Innis | 7 | Yes |
| Ruth Ward | 8 | Yes |
| Denise Ricciardi | 9 | Yes |
| Donovan Fenton | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration House Journal 1 P. 13
Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 232
Executive Session: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 232
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/29/2026 (Vote 16-1; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 4
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 2
Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Education; Senate Journal 4
Hearing: 03/17/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 10:00 am; Senate Calendar 10
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-1; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 14
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; Senate Journal 9
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/14/2026); Senate Journal 13
Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 147
Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026
Veto Overridden 08/19/2026: Regular Calendar 311-6 by Required Two-Thirds Vote House Journal 16
Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 1267 Become Law: Regular Calendar 24Y-0N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; Senate Journal 15
Enacted in accordance with Article 44 PartII of the N.H. Constitution without the signature of the governor. Chapter 340;eff. 01/01/2027
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