HB1077 Including domestic violence prevention as a wellness subject to be taught to pupils.
Including domestic violence prevention as a wellness subject to be taught to pupils.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Minimal cost to add this topic to existing wellness curriculum. Long-term savings from reduced domestic violence incidents.
Your Community
Teaching young people about healthy relationships and warning signs of abuse can break cycles of domestic violence and create safer communities.
Your Freedom
Adds to school curriculum content, which some parents may see as overreach, though the topic addresses a significant public safety issue.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 12
Sponsor
Buzz Scherr (D)
The Short Version
Would add domestic violence prevention to the wellness curriculum taught in NH schools. Education about healthy relationships can help young people recognize and avoid abusive situations before they escalate.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Students learning about healthy relationships
- ▲ Domestic violence prevention efforts
- ▲ Future families
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Schools needing to develop curriculum content
- ▼ Parents preferring to handle this topic privately
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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