relative to the regulation of public school materials.
SB 33, titled the "Right To Challenge Act," requires New Hampshire public school districts to establish policies by September 1, 2026, restricting materials deemed "harmful to minors" in schools. It defines such materials as those depicting nudity, sexual conduct, or sadomasochistic abuse in a way that appeals to minors' prurient interest, lacks serious value for them, and is inappropriate for their age. School boards must create complaint procedures allowing parents to submit written concerns about materials, requiring schools to investigate within 10 days and respond in writing within 15 days with their decision. The bill directly affects school districts, educators, and parents seeking to challenge materials in school settings.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2025
Last action Nov 19, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2025
How they voted
16–8
Passed
Total votes 24
Mar 13, 2025
D
Democratic8
100% Nay
R
Republican16
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
7
Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
lower
Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3079h 11/05/2025 (Vote 10-8; RC)
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Retained in Committee
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 11 P. 109
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Sen. Ward Moved Ought to Pass; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Rereferred to Committee, RC 8Y-16N, MF; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (16-8)
senate
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/13/2025, Vote 4-1, CC SC 12
upper
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/08/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 2
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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