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SB 33 · 2026 · Senate · Education Committee

Regulation of school library materials

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relative to the regulation of public school materials.

Requires local school districts to adopt and publicly post policies identifying materials authorized for student use and outlining procedures for addressing complaints that material is harmful or age-inappropriate.AI-generated

Status

Died — the House and Senate did not agree · February 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕Senate
  3. House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires local school districts to adopt and publicly post policies describing materials authorized for use by students in the district and outlining procedures to address complaints alleging that material is harmful or age-inappropriate for use in the district's schools.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Kevin AvardRPrimeDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRChair· Education Finance
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Diane PauerRChair· Municipal and County Government
  • Rep. Shane SiroisRClerk· Legislative Administration

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR, Rep. Jim KofaltR, Rep. Glenn CordelliR

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-02-189:00 amSenate EducationLOB 101Public hearing
  • 2025-04-239:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationLOB 205-207Public hearing
  • 2025-05-209:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationLOB 206-208Public hearing
  • 2025-11-052:00 pmHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025SenIntroduced 01/08/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 2
  2. Feb 18, 2025SenHearing: 02/18/2025, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 am; SC 10
  3. Mar 13, 2025SenCommittee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/13/2025, Vote 4-1, CC SC 12
  4. Mar 13, 2025SenSB 33-FN was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  5. Mar 13, 2025SenRereferred to Committee, RC 8Y-16N, MF; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  6. Mar 13, 2025SenSen. Ward Moved Ought to Pass; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  7. Mar 13, 2025SenWithout Objection, Sen. Avard Moved the Question, MA; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  8. Mar 13, 2025SenOught to Pass: RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  9. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 11 P. 109
  10. Apr 9, 2025House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 04/09/2025 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  11. Apr 23, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/23/2025 11:00 am LOB 205-207
  12. May 20, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 05/20/2025 09:30 am LOB 206-208
  13. May 20, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  14. Nov 5, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 11/05/2025 02:00 pm GP 232
  15. Nov 5, 2025HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3079h 11/05/2025 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 51 P. 29
  16. Nov 19, 2025HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  17. Jan 7, 2026HouseAmendment # 2025-3079h: AA DV 175-150 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 147
  18. Jan 7, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-3079h: MA RC 181-157 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 149
  19. Feb 5, 2026SenSpecial Order to the Present Time, Without Objection, MA; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
  20. Feb 5, 2026SenSen. Ward Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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