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HB1373Introduced in the House

Relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.

Passed

Introduced by Melissa Litchfield, District 32-ROC

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.

Where it stands

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

April 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration House Journal 1 P. 17

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

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

  4. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/22/2026 (Vote 18-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 5 P. 5

  5. Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 8

  6. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Education; Senate Journal 4

  7. Hearing: 03/03/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 10:15 am; Senate Calendar 8

  8. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 9

  9. Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6

  10. Enrolled 03/26/2026 House Journal 9 P. 2

  11. Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 03/26/2026); Senate Journal 8

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

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