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HB 1635 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Suicide prevention training schedule change

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modifying the requirements of suicide prevention education policies in schools.

Requires school districts to provide suicide awareness and prevention training to faculty and staff within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter, removing the prior minimum-hours and annual requirements.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · April 10, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

The bill requires that suicide prevention training occur within 30 days of personnel being hired as well as every 2 years thereafter.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Melissa LitchfieldRPrime
  • Rep. Margaret DryeRClerk· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary
  • Rep. Jodi NelsonRClerk· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Kimberly RiceRVice Chair· Children and Family Law

Public testimony

250 signed in online · 103 wrote testimony

5% support95% oppose0% neutral

AgainstSuicide-prevention training saves lives; weakening it is risky

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“I support the bill as originally written and oppose any changes made.”
— Anthony Henry, Derrysupports
“Testimony in Support of HB 1635 -- NH House Education Policy and Administration Committee My name is Mark Cochran, and I am writing in strong support of HB 1635 as written.…”
— Mark Cochran, Exetersupports
“Testimony in Support of HB 1635 NH House Education Policy and Administration Committee My name is Lisa Cochran, and I am writing in strong support of HB 1635 as written.…”
— Lisa Cochran, Exetersupports
“It is essential that school personnel receive this training to support the mental health of youth. It should just be left alone. That bill as is has most likely saved countless lives and took so much to get it passed!!!”
— Rebecca Sturmer, North Berwickopposes
“There is absolutely no reason to roll this back. Nonprofits are offering free training. This has saved lives.”
— carrie mcgonagle, Pelhamopposes
“I strongly oppose this!! We need this resource that will save lives!!”
— Jessie Dalton, Concordopposes

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2110:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
  • 2026-01-2210:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-03-249:15 amSenate EducationSL Map RoomPublic hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 29
  2. Jan 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2026 10:20 am GP 232
  3. Jan 22, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 232
  4. Jan 29, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 01/29/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 9 P. 38
  5. Feb 4, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA RC 183-167 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 85
  7. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 6
  8. Mar 24, 2026SenHearing: 03/24/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:55 am; SC 12
  9. Apr 16, 2026Sen: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 04/16/2026; SC 14
  10. Apr 16, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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