NH HB 1267
enactedprohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present.
New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did NH HB 1267 pass?
Yes. NH HB 1267 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-08-20): Enacted in accordance with Article 44 PartII of the N.H. Constitution without the signature of the governor. Chapter 340;eff. 01/01/2027
What is NH HB 1267 about?
NH HB 1267 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “prohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present.”.
Who sponsors NH HB 1267?
Vanessa Sheehan, Vanessa L Sheehan are the primary sponsors of NH HB 1267, joined by 13 cosponsors.
- Introduced
- 2025-12-01
- Latest action
- 2026-08-20 — Enacted in accordance with Article 44 PartII of the N.H. Constitution without the signature of the governor. Chapter 340;eff. 01/01/2027
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Vanessa Sheehanprimary
- Vanessa L Sheehanprimary
- Sayra Lynn DeVitocosponsor
- Sherri L Reinfurtcosponsor
- Travis James Corcorancosponsor
- Jeffrey Tenczarcosponsor
- Melissa A. Litchfieldcosponsor
- Diane Pauercosponsor
- Travis Corcorancosponsor
- Susan DeRoycosponsor
- Sayra DeVitocosponsor
- Melissa Litchfieldcosponsor
- Susan G DeRoycosponsor
- Sherri Reinfurtcosponsor
- Linda McGrathcosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-08-20
Enacted in accordance with Article 44 PartII of the N.H. Constitution without the signature of the governor. Chapter 340;eff. 01/01/2027
2026-08-19
Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 1267 Become Law: RC 24Y-0N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15
2026-08-19
Veto Overridden 08/19/2026: RC 311-6 by Required Two-Thirds Vote HJ 16
2026-08-19
Veto Overridden 08/19/2026: RC 311-6 by Required Two-Thirds Vote HJ 16 P. 25
2026-06-01
Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026
executive-veto
2026-05-18
Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13
2026-05-18
Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
2026-05-18
Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
enrolled
2026-04-10
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
committee-passage-favorable,passage
2026-04-09
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-1; CC; SC 14
committee-passage-favorable
2026-03-10
Hearing: 03/17/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 10:00 am; SC 10
2026-02-13
Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 4
introduction,referral-committee
2026-02-12
Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 2
committee-passage-favorable,passage
2026-02-04
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/29/2026 (Vote 16-1; CC) HC 6 P. 4
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-04
Executive Session: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 232
2026-01-21
Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 232
2025-12-01
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 13
introduction,referral-committee
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