HB1795
House · 2026 sessionRepublicanSigned into lawCriminal checks for teacher license renewal
AI-generatedRequires individuals seeking renewal of a teaching credential to submit a criminal history release form to the department of education, including a check for neglect, as a condition of renewal.
requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses. Official record
Division of testimonyComputed by this site
13 submissionsAll 5 written submissions were individually written — no organized campaign detected.
Status
Signed into law · May 19, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓House
- ✓Senate
- ✓Governor
- ✓Law
The record · every submission as filed
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Georgina Lambert for Myself Belmont This is already implemented through districts Student safety priority, DUH KRISTIN | Belmont | Oppose | 82 | Jan 28, 2026 | |
Tiffany Gladu for Myself Goffstown I oppose this bill because it reduces transparency or public accountability and does not meaningfully improve outcomes for New Hampshire residents. | Goffstown | Oppose | 147 | Jan 28, 2026 | |
Jennifer legier for Myself Campton More unnecessary and performative politics. This requirement is already a part of the renewal of credentials for teachers. | Campton | Oppose | 122 | Jan 28, 2026 | |
Kathleen Malsbenden for Myself Newmarket I HB 1795 because it shifts the focus from supporting and retaining quality teachers to adding procedural requirements that may make staffing schools even harder. Oppose HB 1795. | Newmarket | Oppose | 178 | Jan 28, 2026 | |
Janet Lucas for Myself Campton
| Campton | Oppose | 4 | Jan 28, 2026 | |
Rebekah Fox for Myself Bow Position recorded without written comment. | Bow | Support | — | Jan 28, 2026 | |
Meg Overbagh for Myself Campton Position recorded without written comment. | Campton | Oppose | — | Jan 28, 2026 | |
Kathleen Hedberg for Myself Plymouth Position recorded without written comment. | Plymouth | Oppose | — | Jan 28, 2026 | |
Daniel Richardson for Myself Nashua Position recorded without written comment. | Nashua | Support | — | Jan 28, 2026 | |
Margaret Konze for Myself Pembroke Position recorded without written comment. | Pembroke | Support | — | Jan 28, 2026 | |
Nancy Donahue for Myself Campton Position recorded without written comment. | Campton | Oppose | — | Jan 28, 2026 | |
Sheila Donahue for Myself Campton Position recorded without written comment. | Campton | Oppose | — | Jan 28, 2026 | |
William Copeland Jr for Myself Campton Position recorded without written comment. | Campton | Oppose | — | Jan 28, 2026 |