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HB 1792 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Narrowing teaching discrimination lawsuits

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(New Title) relative to the prohibition on teaching discrimination.

Requires that an educator act purposefully for conduct to count as prohibited teaching discrimination under state law, and removes the ability of aggrieved parties to sue a school or district or seek relief through the commission for human rights.AI-generated

Status

Recommended for passage but never voted; died at adjournment · May 14, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits the teaching of certain pedagogies in public schools, including but not limited to critical race theory, LGBTQ+ ideologies, identity based ideologies, and Marxist analyses. The bill also creates a private right of action for parents and students who are aggrieved by a school violating these provisions.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Mike BelcherRPrime
  • Rep. Kristin NobleRChair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Jason OsborneRMajority Leader

Also: Rep. Travis CorcoranR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR

Public testimony

1,624 signed in online · 738 wrote testimony

22% support78% oppose0% neutral

ForSchools should focus on academics, not political indoctrination

AgainstBill's terms are vague and unconstitutional

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“Public schools cannot be a venue for anti-American indoctrination. Teaching children to hate themselves or their country is entirely counterproductive to the sustainment and advancement of our civilization.”
— Jason Osborne, Auburn · Rockingham 2supports
“I am writing in strong support of HB 1792, the CHARLIE Act. Our schools should be places of learning, not political training grounds. New Hampshire families expect classrooms to focus on reading, writing, math, science, and history — not ideological agendas.…”
— Sayra DeVito, Danville · Rockingham 8supports
“Honorable Committee Members, please vote OTP on HB 1792. Transgenderism has become the established religion of our public schools.…”
— Stephen Scaer, Nashuasupports
“This bill is nonsensical and down right offensive. Our shared history is real and young people deserve true education. Denial of LGBTQIA+ folks is discrimination and harms young people and their families. Do not lie to your constituents and say this is to "protect children."…”
— Olivia Webb, Manchester · New Hampshire Youth Movementopposes
“Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony regarding HB 1792. This legislation is built on a dramatized and exaggerated portrayal of New Hampshire public schools.…”
— Carly Lemire, Hopkintonopposes
“Please allow our educators to do their jobs. Kristin Noble should be forced to resign after her recent messages about school segregation were leaked.…”
— Jessica Syner, Windhamopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-0210:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
  • 2026-03-109:15 amSenate EducationSL Map RoomPublic hearing
  • 2026-03-179:15 amSenate EducationSL Map RoomPublic hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 36
  2. Feb 2, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/02/2026 02:00 pm GP 232
  3. Feb 4, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/04/2026 02:00 pm GP 232
  4. Feb 4, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 02/04/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 7 P. 30
  5. Feb 10, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA RC 184-164 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 59
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseReferred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 62
  8. Feb 19, 2026HouseReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112
  9. Feb 19, 2026SenIntroduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 5
  10. Mar 10, 2026Sen==RECESSED== Hearing: 03/10/2026, Map Room, SL , 10:30 am; SC 9
  11. Mar 17, 2026Sen==RECONVENE== Hearing: 03/17/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:15 am; SC 10
  12. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1744s, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 17
  13. May 14, 2026SenSpecial Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026 SJ 11
  14. May 14, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1744s, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 18
  15. May 14, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1744s, AF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  16. May 14, 2026SenSen. Abbas Floor Amendment # 2026-1779s, RC 15Y-8N, AA; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  17. May 14, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1779s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  18. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1779s (Rep. Noble): MF RC 127-222 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 8
  19. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1779h (Rep. Noble): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 10

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