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HB 1449 · 2026 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee

Limits on school vaccine clinics

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(New Title) limiting times vaccine clinics may operate at schools, with certain exceptions.

Prohibits public and chartered schools from operating vaccination clinics during school hours, except for clinics providing only influenza vaccinations or those operating during a declared public health emergency.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill prohibits the operation of a vaccination clinic at schools during school hours with the exception of clinics which solely administer influenza vaccinations and clinics operating during public health emergencies.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as amended by the Senate. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“No public elementary or secondary school or chartered public school shall conduct a vaccination clinic at any time during school hours.”
RSA 200:27-b
“Nothing in this section shall affect the duties of school nurses as described in RSA 200:38, I(a).”
RSA 200:27-b

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Linda McGrathRPrime
  • Rep. Sayra DeVitoRClerk· Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Also: Rep. Susan DeRoyR, Rep. Melissa LitchfieldR, Rep. Donald McFarlaneR, Rep. Jonathan MortonR, Rep. Kristine PerezR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. Paul TerryR

Public testimony

523 signed in online · 114 wrote testimony

41% support59% oppose0% neutral

ForParents must be present for medical decisions about their children

AgainstCreates barriers for working parents

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“I support this bill. Schools should not be holding medical clinics of any kind.”
— Christine Templeton, Goffstownsupports
“I support this bill that requires parental presence at any vaccine clinic, also requiring these clinics are scheduled only during out of school hours.”
— George Hildreth, Derrysupports
“I support this again because this is sneaky. If you have to sneak- something smells… If you want our trust, all actions need to be transparent! Or we vote you out!”
— Selena Gallen, Keenesupports
“This seems to be an unnecessary burden on parents that would otherwise vaccinate their children at school clinics, but do not have the availability to accompany their child. I grew up in Marlow, NH.…”
— Veronica Tomasko-Silva, Keeneopposes
“It is the position of the School Nurses Association that this bill is unnecessary. To our knowledge since the end of COVID there are not active vaccine clinics in schools.…”
— Pamela DiNapoli, Manchesteropposes
“This causes a hardship for working parents. A note from the parent, via email, would suffice.”
— Rozlyn Levine, Hopkintonopposes

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

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 25, 2026Public hearingHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs2:09:54–2:11:051m 11slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Mar 4, 2026Public hearingHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs39:18–42:323m 14slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0989h — roll call; Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Executive Session
  • Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floor8:45:41–8:50:214m 40slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0989h — adopted, roll call 172-154; Amendment # 2026-0989h — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 2, 2026Public hearingSenate Health and Human Services3:03:40–3:21:3117m 51slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Apr 16, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1426s; Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1426s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-1426s — adopted, voice vote
  • May 21, 2026Floor debateHouse floor1:37:44–1:39:101m 26slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1426s (Rep. W. MacDonald) — adopted, voice vote

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Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 22
  2. Feb 23, 2026House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/23/2026 10:00 am GP 158
  3. Feb 25, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/25/2026 10:30 am GP 158
  4. Mar 4, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
  5. Mar 4, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0989h 03/04/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 50
  6. Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0989h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 190
  8. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0989h: MA RC 172-154 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 190
  9. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
  10. Apr 2, 2026SenHearing: 04/02/2026, Room 103, SH, 02:00 pm; SC 12
  11. Apr 16, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1426s, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 14A
  12. Apr 16, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1426s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
  13. Apr 16, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1426s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
  14. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1426s (Rep. W. MacDonald): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 11

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Documents (PDF)

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