New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1561: prohibiting nationals of the People's Republic of China from enrollment in masters and doctorate degree programs, participation in research, and full time employment at public institutions of higher education.
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 1561 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibiting nationals of the People's Republic of China from enrollment in masters and doctorate degree programs, participation in research, and full time employment at public institutions of higher education. Primary sponsor: Mike Belcher (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 186-145 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 102.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Belcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Carroll 4 |
| Travis Corcoran | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 28 |
| Kristine Perez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 16 |
| Shane Sirois | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 32 |
| Paul Terry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Belknap 7 |
“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 DV 186-145 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 102
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0797h: MF RC 157-173 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 99
- Amendment # 2026-0797h (NT): AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 98
- Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0797h (NT) 02/18/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 10A P. 1
- Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- Public Hearing: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding HJ 1 P. 25