HB 112 New Hampshire House · 2025 Regular Session

requiring students in the university and community college systems of New Hampshire to pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services civics naturalization test.

HB 112 would require all students enrolled in New Hampshire's public universities and community colleges to pass the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) civics naturalization test. This policy would directly affect every undergraduate and graduate student at these institutions, as it mandates successful completion of the test typically taken by immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship. The bill's description lacks specific mechanisms or exemptions, making its practical implementation unclear given the test's standard purpose. As currently stated, it represents an unusual policy requiring students to meet a requirement designed for naturalization applicants, not general education. The bill remains pending in committee after a majority committee recommended passage with an amendment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2025 Last action Nov 21, 2025
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Total actions
11
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Committee
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Nov 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
lower
Nov 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3095h (NT) 11/13/2025 (Vote 10-8; RC)
lower
Oct 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 11/10/2025 09:00 am GP 232
lower
Oct 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 10/28/2025 11:30 am GP 232
lower
Sep 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 09/23/2025 10:00 am GP 232
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Retained in Committee
lower
Jan 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Education Funding HJ 2 P. 6
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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