New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1055: granting the state board of education rulemaking authority relative to student use of cell phones and personal communication devices in schools.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1055 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on November 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: granting the state board of education rulemaking authority relative to student use of cell phones and personal communication devices in schools. Primary sponsor: Melissa Litchfield (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 2.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Litchfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 32 |
| Bill Gannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Laurence Miner | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Nadeau | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 2
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 6 P. 3
- Executive Session: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- Public Hearing: 01/12/2026 11:00 am GP 232
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 4