HB 1122 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

requiring all high school students to learn about hunting, wildlife management, and responsible firearms usage.

HB 1122 requires all New Hampshire high school students aged 16 and older to take courses covering hunting, wildlife management, and responsible firearms usage as part of their curriculum. The bill mandates school districts to implement these courses in collaboration with the fish and game commission, with an exemption for students whose parents or guardians provide written religious or conscientious objections - allowing alternative instruction in forestry management or community service instead. This policy aims to integrate New Hampshire's hunting heritage and conservation practices into education standards, aligning with state constitutional references to hunting as a cultural tradition. The requirement applies to all public high schools and is structured as a new component of the state's educational framework.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 6 P. 3
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Dec 1, 2025
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 7
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