New Hampshire HB1778: relative to prohibiting the use of personal identity ideology in public school instruction and policies.

Sponsors

• Melissa Litchfield (R, 32) · primary sponsor
• Richard Nalevanko (R, 9)
• Robert Wherry (R, 13)
• Susan DeRoy (R, 3)
• James Thibault (R, 25)
• Lisa Freeman (R, 8)
• Lisa Mazur (R, 44)
• Michael Moffett (R, 4)
• William Gannon (R, 23)
• Keith Murphy (R, 16)

Latest actions

1. February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 13
2. February 10, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 7 P. 9
3. February 10, 2026: Executive Session: 02/04/2026 01:20 pm GP 232
4. January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/02/2026 01:20 pm GP 232
5. December 17, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 35

Common questions

What is HB1778?

HB1778 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to prohibiting the use of personal identity ideology in public school instruction and policies.

What is the status of HB1778?

Failed as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 13 (February 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1778?

Melissa Litchfield (R, 32), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1778?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3023&sy=2026