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HB 1268 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Home education rules and drug pricing

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(Second New Title) modifying the structure and administration of home education programs and relative to pharmacy benefits managers, managed care laws, notice of drug pricing options and pharmacy benefit manager business practices.

Replaces the framework for home education programs with new definitions, parental rights, and privacy protections, and separately requires written agreements between pharmacy benefits managers and health carriers while raising fines for pharmacy benefits manager violations.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 16, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill adds definitions to the chapter pertaining to home education programs and removes certain notification and assessment requirements for parents teaching their children through a home education program.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Kristin NobleRPrimeChair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Mike DragoRMajority Whip
  • Rep. Margaret DryeRClerk· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Lisa FreemanRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Tom MannionRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Lisa MazurRVice Chair· Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Rep. Jason OsborneRMajority Leader
  • Rep. Katy PeternelRVice Chair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRChair· Education Finance
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education

Also: Rep. Michael GrangerR

Public testimony

1,535 signed in online · 594 wrote testimony

64% support36% oppose0% neutral

ForParents, not government, should direct education

AgainstState has a duty to ensure all children are educated

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“I am writing to express my strong support for HB 1268, which will make New Hampshire the most homeschool-friendly state in the nation.…”
— john sellers, bristol · Grafton 10supports
“Homeschooling is freedom. Set homeschooling free and we set out people free.”
— Patrick Binder, Manchestersupports
“I live in the ConVal school district. Since 2018 our school budget has exploded +50% with no sign of abating. Yet there are no improvements in state proficiency tests across English, math, or science.…”
— Timothy Schmeier, Antrimsupports
“My name is Shayla Anderson and I am from Merrimack, NH. We are a traditional, independent home education family who values the ability to individually educate our children with excellence.…”
— Shayla Anderson, Merrimackopposes
“My name is Janelle Lorento and I am a resident of Bow, NH. We are a home education family who values the ability to individually educate our children to our highest standard.…”
— Janelle Lorento, Bowopposes
“My name is Joe Lorento and I am a resident of Bow, NH. My wife and I home educate our children and value the ability to individually educate them to the highest standard.…”
— Joseph Lorento, Bowopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-2010:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
  • 2026-02-2010:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
  • 2026-03-029:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
  • 2026-04-219:15 amSenate EducationSL Map RoomPublic hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 13
  2. Feb 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/20/2026 10:00 am GP 232
  3. Feb 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2026-0606h: 02/20/2026 10:05 am GP 232
  4. Mar 2, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/02/2026 09:30 am GP 232
  5. Mar 2, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0887h (NT) 03/02/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 36
  6. Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0887h: AA RC 178-160 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 122
  8. Mar 11, 2026HouseFLAM # 2026-1098h (Rep. Noble): AA RC 181-158 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 126
  9. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0887h and 2026-1098h: MA RC 174-166 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 129
  10. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 7
  11. Apr 21, 2026SenHearing: 04/21/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 09:45 am; SC 15
  12. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1737s, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 17
  13. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1737s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  14. May 7, 2026SenSen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2026-1872s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  15. May 7, 2026SenSen. Perkins Kwoka Moved to divide the Question of Ought to Pass with Amendment with the first vote on Sections 1-10 and the Effective Date and the second vote on Sections 11-20 and the Effective Date; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  16. May 7, 2026SenThe Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  17. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment on Sections 1-10 and the Effective Date, RC 14Y-8N, MA, 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  18. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment on Sections 11-20 and the Effective Date; MA; VV; OT3rdg, 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  19. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1737s and 2026-1872s (Rep. Noble): MA DV 178-170 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 5
  20. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2170e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  21. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2170e: AA VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  22. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
  23. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
  24. Jul 10, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 290; eff. I. Secs 11-20 eff 1/1/2027 II. Rem eff 7/1/2026

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