New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1578: adds definitions and reporting requirements relative to education freedom accounts.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1578 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: adds definitions and reporting requirements relative to education freedom accounts. Primary sponsor: Peggy Balboni (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 19, 2026): Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Balboni | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 38 |
| Debra Altschiller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Tracy Bricchi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 15 |
| Patricia Cornell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 22 |
| Stephanie Grund | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 34 |
| David Luneau | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 9 |
| Megan Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 37 |
| Tara Reardon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Loren Selig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Strafford 10 |
| Steve Woodcock | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Carroll 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16
- Lay HB1578 on Table (Rep. Ladd): MA RC 182-162 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 56
- Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 9 P. 34
- Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 01:45 pm GP 232
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding HJ 1 P. 26