New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1401: amending the meaning of scholarship organization as it pertains to education freedom accounts.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1401 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: amending the meaning of scholarship organization as it pertains to education freedom accounts. Primary sponsor: Melissa Litchfield (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Litchfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 32 |
| Bill Gannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Tim Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Jodi Nelson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 13 |
| Raymond Peeples | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Susan Porcelli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 19 |
| Ruth Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/02/2026 (Vote 13-4; RC) HC 10 P. 84
- Executive Session: 03/02/2026 09:30 am GP 232
- Public Hearing: 02/18/2026 10:45 am GP 232
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 18