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HB 108 · 2025 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Cross-district bullying investigation rules

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relative to bullying and cyberbullying across multiple school districts.

Clarifies which school district is responsible for investigating bullying or cyberbullying incidents that occur across multiple school districts.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 6, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill clarifies which district is responsible for investigating cases of bullying or cyberbullying that occurred across multiple school districts.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“A written procedure for investigation of reports, to be initiated within 5 school days of the reported incident, identifying either the principal or the principal's designee as the person responsible for the investigation and the manner and time period in which the results of the investigation shall be documented.”
Section 57:1
“The superintendent or designee may grant in writing an extension of the time period for the investigation and documentation of reports for up to an additional 7 school days, if necessary.”
Section 57:1
“The superintendent or superintendent's designee shall notify in writing all parties involved of the granting of an extension.”
Section 57:1
“In cases of bullying and/or cyberbullying across multiple school districts, the principals or designees of all districts involved shall be responsible for conducting an investigation and are encouraged to collaborate.”
Section 57:1

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Valerie McDonnellRPrime
  • Rep. Ron DunnRVice Chair· Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary
  • Rep. Rick LaddRChair· Education Funding
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRVice Chair· Education Finance

Also: Rep. Jose CambrilsR, Rep. Sandra PanekR, Rep. Kristine PerezR, Rep. Glenn CordelliR

Public testimony

14 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony

50% support50% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“This is an important bill as there is way to much sweeping these things under the rug and having zero reporting or accountability for anti bullying in NH districts.…”
— shannon Bouchard, Sandownsupports
“I am writing to express my concerns about HB 108, which mandates that the district where bullying or cyberbullying originated is responsible for investigating incidents that span multiple districts.…”
— Tonja Neve, Strathamopposes
“I oppose HB108 because it concerns me that responsibility for cross- district bullying investigations is left to a single district which will potentially create bottlenecks and difficulties in addressing the complexities of multi district bullying.…”
— Mary Jenkins, Goffstownopposes
“This bill focuses on data on inputs but fails to look at outcomes for students and accountability. The Legislature can do better.”
— Susan Holcombe, Hanoveropposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Mar 10, 2025HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0839h17–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 26, 2025HouseVoice voteAmendment 2025-0839hadopted
  • Mar 26, 2025HouseVoice voteOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0839hadopted
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the House
  • May 1, 2025SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass5–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • May 1, 2025SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • May 22, 2025SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 5, 2025Public hearingHouse Education Policy and Administration5:06:59–5:09:042m 5slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 18, 2025Public hearingHouse Education Policy and Administration3:57:26–4:31:5234m 26slocated in the stream transcriptFull Committee Work Session
  • Mar 10, 2025Public hearingHouse Education Policy and Administration3:44:00–3:45:331m 33slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0839h; Executive Session
  • Mar 26, 2025Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0839h — adopted, voice vote; Amendment # 2025-0839h — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 15, 2025Public hearingSenate Education14:45–18:103m 25slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • May 1, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • May 22, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 2 P. 6
  2. Feb 5, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/05/2025 02:30 pm LOB 205-207
  3. Feb 18, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/18/2025 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
  4. Mar 10, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/10/2025 01:00 pm LOB 205-207
  5. Mar 10, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0839h 03/10/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 17 P. 11
  6. Mar 26, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0839h: AA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 16
  7. Mar 26, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0839h: MA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 16
  8. Mar 27, 2025SenIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 10
  9. Apr 15, 2025SenHearing: 04/15/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am; SC 17
  10. May 1, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 19
  11. May 1, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
  12. May 22, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025); SJ 15
  13. May 22, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 51
  14. Jun 2, 2025HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2025; Chapter 57; eff.08/01/2025

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.