New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1779: supporting the cultural background of children placed in foster care.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1779 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: supporting the cultural background of children placed in foster care. Primary sponsor: Mary Georges (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 2026): Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation 10/21/2026 (Vote 8-0;).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Georges | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 23 |
| Debra DeSimone | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 18 |
| Alicia Gregg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 7 |
| Pat Long | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jay Markell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 18 |
| Mark Pearson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 34 |
| Peter Petrigno | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 43 |
| Mary Jane Wallner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 19 |
| Jonah Wheeler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation 10/21/2026 (Vote 8-0;)
- Subcommittee Work Session: 10/21/2026 09:30 am GP 230
- Executive Session: 10/21/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 3
- Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/10/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 4
- Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:00 pm GP 230
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 1 P. 35