HB1817Introduced in the House
Relative to access to curricular courses and cocurricular programs within school districts.
Introduced by Valerie McDonnell, District 25-ROC
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to access to curricular courses and cocurricular programs within school districts.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 183; eff.08/18/2026
June 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Ought to Pass · May 14, 2026
15
Yes
8
No
1
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 | No |
| Suzanne Prentiss | 5 | No |
| James Gray | 6 | Yes |
| Daniel Innis | 7 | Yes |
| Ruth Ward | 8 | Yes |
| Denise Ricciardi | 9 | Absent |
| Donovan Fenton | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration House Journal 1 P. 37
Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 10:45 am GP 232
Executive Session: 03/02/2026 09:30 am GP 232
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0911h (NT) 03/02/2026 (Vote 10-8; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 38
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Amendment # 2026-0911h (NT): Amendment Adopted DV 177-150 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 134
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0911h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 179-156 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 135
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Education; Senate Journal 7
Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:25 am; Senate Calendar 12
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1733s, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 17
Sen. Ward Moved Laid on Table, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Pending Motion Committee Amendment # 2026-1733s; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Sen. Abbas Moved to Remove From Table, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Committee Amendment # 2026-1733s, Amendment Failed, Voice Vote; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Ought to Pass: Regular Calendar 15Y-8N, Motion Adopted; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15 P. 43
Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 183; eff.08/18/2026
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