New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1628: requiring schools to provide excused absences for certain religious instruction, defining released time courses, and permitting schools to adopt policies and provide credit for released time courses.
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 1628 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: requiring schools to provide excused absences for certain religious instruction, defining released time courses, and permitting schools to adopt policies and provide credit for released time courses. Primary sponsor: Wayne MacDonald (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 3.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne MacDonald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 16 |
“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. 3
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 6 P. 4
- Executive Session: 01/12/2026 10:30 am GP 232
- Public Hearing: 01/12/2026 10:30 am GP 232
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 28