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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 and requires the parent or legal guardian of a child be present during the administration of any vaccination to their child at such a clinic.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

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

AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

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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

Hearings

  • 2026-02-259:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-03-049:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-04-021:00 pmSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 103Public hearing

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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