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HB 1132 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Banning certain flags in schools

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(New Title) prohibiting the display of certain flags and banners in public schools and public charter schools and establishing penalties for the display of prohibited flags and banners.

Bars public schools and public charter schools from displaying flags or banners other than the U.S., New Hampshire, and POW/MIA flags (with listed exemptions), and sets escalating penalties, including state board fines up to $1,000, for violations.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (Senate) · May 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits the display of certain flags in public schools and public charter schools and establishes penalties for the display of prohibited flags. The bill also authorizes the state board of education to issue monetary penalties for a third or subsequent violation of the act.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Lisa FreemanRPrimeAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Juliet Harvey-BoliaRDeputy Majority Floor Leader
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip

Also: Rep. Harry BeanR, Rep. Riché ColcombeR, Rep. Mary FordR, Rep. Melissa LitchfieldR, Rep. Laurence MinerR, Rep. James ThibaultR

Public testimony

364 signed in online · 136 wrote testimony

19% support80% oppose0% neutral

ForSchools should remain politically neutral

AgainstPride flags signal safety and inclusion for LGBTQ+ students

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“Children should not be indoctrinated while away from their families with the recent negative changes of our society when they go to school. All groomers are of one party affiliation mentally abusing these children.…”
— J M, Contoocook · Family of 7supports
“Please pass this bill and keep our schools away from political flags only American flags.”
— Julie S, Guildsupports
“There must not be any flag in a public school classroom other than the American/USA flag.”
— Marilyn Gibson, Merrimacksupports
“HB1132 is yet another hate crime masquerading as legislation. But what do you really expect when the chairman of the committee is a segregationist committed to dividing people and destroying public education in our state?”
— David Meuse, Portsmouth · Rock 37opposes
“I oppose this bill as written in general. But if it is going to move forward I would like to see the exemptions extended to World History classes as well.…”
— Bernard Campbell, Salemopposes
“I am testifying in opposition to HB1132, many non-official flags can help students feel safe in their schools. Students wearing a pride flag are also communicating that they are a safe person to go to and be around in your are queer.…”
— Nicole Lockhart-Rios, Intervaleopposes
“Why give superintendent 5 days to investigate and then order the immediate removal of the perversion? Rogue activist teachers will snatch it down in couple days, laughing hysterically at this statute! This bill needs a practicality review.…”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaneutral

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2810:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
  • 2026-03-029:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
  • 2026-04-089:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 7
  2. Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 02:00 pm GP 232
  3. Mar 2, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/02/2026 09:30 am GP 232
  4. Mar 2, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0767h (NT) 03/02/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 36
  5. Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0767h (NT): AA DV 184-150 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 112
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseFLAM # 2026-1095h(NT) (Rep. Horrigan): AF VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 113
  8. Mar 11, 2026HouseFLAM # 2026-1133h(NT) (Rep. Horrigan): AF VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 114
  9. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0767h: MA RC 182-156 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 114
  10. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7
  11. Apr 8, 2026SenHearing: 04/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 13
  12. May 7, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 17
  13. May 7, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

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