New Hampshire HB1795: requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses.

Sponsors

• Kristin Noble (R, 2) · primary sponsor
• Lisa Freeman (R, 8)
• Melissa Litchfield (R, 32)

Latest actions

1. May 19, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 76; eff. 07/01/2027
2. May 11, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12
3. May 11, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12
4. April 3, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
5. March 24, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 13
6. March 17, 2026: Hearing: 03/24/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:15 am; SC 11
7. March 6, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 6
8. March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 13
9. February 25, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 12
10. February 25, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 232

Common questions

What is HB1795?

HB1795 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses.

What is the status of HB1795?

Signed into law as of May 19, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 76; eff. 07/01/2027 (May 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1795?

Kristin Noble (R, 2), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1795?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3068&sy=2026