HB1267 Prohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present.
Prohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact.
Your Community
Protects children's rights in school settings and strengthens parental involvement.
Your Freedom
Significant protection for minors' due process rights and parental rights to be present during questioning.
Status
Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026
Sponsor
Vanessa Sheehan (R)
The Short Version
Requires parental presence when school district attorneys or non-school personnel question students, protecting children from unsupervised legal interrogations. In Senate Education committee hearing.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Students
- ▲ Parents
- ▲ Civil liberties advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ School districts that may face delays in investigations
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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