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HB 1162 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Extending Holocaust studies commission deadline

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extending the commission on Holocaust and genocide studies.

Extends the final report deadline for the commission on Holocaust and genocide studies from November 1, 2026, to November 1, 2029.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · March 30, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill extends the final report deadline for the commission on Holocaust and genocide studies from November 1, 2026, to November 1, 2029.

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

“The commission shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the chairpersons of the senate and house committees with jurisdiction over education, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the state board of education, the governor, and the state library.”
Section 13:1
“An annual report shall be submitted on or before November 1, 2021, and each year thereafter.”
Section 13:1
“The commission shall monitor the implementation by grade, curriculum, and hours of instruction.”
Section 13:1

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Loren SeligDPrime
  • Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Jennifer MandelbaumDClerk· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Also: Sen. Donovan FentonD

Public testimony

51 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

98% support2% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“It’s exceedingly obvious that our people are not learning the lessons from the Holocaust, particularly the parts regarding the development of fascism as part of the steps necessary towards genocide. We need to continue this educational program.”
— Giana Gelsey, Madburysupports
“Testimony in Support of HB 1162: A Commitment to Understanding Our Histories HB 1162 is a vital step in recognizing and addressing the profound impact of colonialism and genocidal histories on our society.…”
— Georgina Lambert, Belmontsupports
“Logic and critical thinking are the foundation of intelligence. Together they create the ability to make wise decisions throughout one's growth and development.”
— Carla Billingham, Salemsupports

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
  • Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass14–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 5, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Mar 5, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass4–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 5, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Mar 12, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 14, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and Administration20:17–24:324m 15slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Feb 18, 2026Public hearingSenate Executive Departments and Administration2:30:14–2:31:221m 8slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Mar 12, 2026Floor 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 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 8
  2. Jan 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  3. Jan 15, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/15/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  4. Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 01/15/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 5 P. 6
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 9
  6. Feb 5, 2026SenIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 4
  7. Feb 18, 2026SenHearing: 02/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am; SC 6
  8. Mar 5, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 8
  9. Mar 5, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  10. Mar 12, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/12/2026); SJ 7
  11. Mar 12, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 115
  12. Mar 27, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 03/27/2026; Chapter 13; eff. 03/27/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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