New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 131: relative to bullying and cyberbullying prevention.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 131 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Primary sponsor: Rick Ladd (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 205; eff. I. Sec 3 1/1/2027 II. Rem eff 8/1/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Ladd | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grafton 5 |
| Margaret Drye | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Sullivan 7 |
| Greg Hill | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 2 |
| Jim Kofalt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 32 |
| Bob Lynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 17 |
| Kristin Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 2 |
| Steven Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Sullivan 3 |
| Paul Terry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Belknap 7 |
| Ruth Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Kenneth Weyler | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 205; eff. I. Sec 3 1/1/2027 II. Rem eff 8/1/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 45
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2131e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 37
- Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2131e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14
- House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1396s (Rep. Noble): MA DV 169-133 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 2
- Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1396s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1396s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1396s, 04/16/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 14
- Hearing: 03/24/2026, Map Room, SL, 09:35 am; SC 11
- Introduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 3
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-3071h: MA RC 190-149 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 135
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