Steven Smith

SB 62 requires local jurisdictions to permit police to coordinate with federal immigration enforcement. CPAC believes that police should be empowered to assist ICE, and it supports this bill. The New Hampshire House of Representatives gave its approval for SB 62 in a 200-162 vote on May 8, 2025, and it was subsequently signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte.

HB 511 requires local police to comply with immigration detainers and bans local government from adopting “sanctuary policies” that thwart federal immigration law. CPAC believes that this measure will help keep the citizens of New Hampshire safe, and it supports this bill. HB 511 passed the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 211-161 vote on April 10, 2025, and it was later signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte.

HB 10, also known as the “Parental Bill of Rights,” declares a parent has the ultimate responsibility for raising their child and enshrines concrete protections stemming from that right. These protections for parents include the following: the right to request and receive any information about their child from school officials, the right to pursue schooling outside of public schools, the right to seek exemptions from immunizations if a doctor recommends it, and the right to opt out of objectionable sex or health classes. CPAC believes parental rights should be vigorously protected and supports this bill. HB 10 was passed by the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 210-160 vote on June 5, 2025, and it was signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte.

SB 295 removes the income cap on education freedom accounts, allowing citizens of all income brackets to access funds for their child’s education outside of public schools. CPAC is a staunch advocate of school choice and supports this bill. SB 295 passed the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 190-178 vote on June 5, 2025, and it was signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte.

HB 361 prohibits school districts or charter schools from adopting mandatory mask policies. CPAC believes that wearing a mask should be a matter of individual choice and supports this bill. HB 361 was passed by the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 203-164 vote on March 27, 2025, and it was signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte.

HB 771 requires all school districts with excess capacity to accept interested students from other districts. CPAC believes that parents should have greater optionality on where to send their children for education, so it supports this bill. HB 711 passed the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 189-160 vote on June 12, 2025, and it was signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte.

HB 71 bars public schools and colleges from being used to house illegal aliens, except in emergency situations lasting no more than 72 hours. CPAC believes that schools should focus on their core educational mission and supports this bill. HB 71 was passed by the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 209-162 vote on

SB 105 allows local governments in New Hampshire to adopt spending caps. CPAC believes this measure will promote fiscal discipline and supports this bill. SB 105 was adopted by the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 193-168 vote on May 8, 2025, and it was signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte.

SB 153 reduces the time government employees have to respond to road-access applications. CPAC believes government should be efficient and responsive, and it supports this bill. SB 153 passed the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 293-61 vote on May 8, 2025, and it was signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte.

HB 377 prohibits doctors from administering puberty blockers or hormone therapies to minors for the purpose of altering appearance or affirming a gender identity. CPAC lauds efforts like HB 377 that protect minors, and it supports this bill. HB 377 was passed by the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 202-161 vote on June 26, 2025, and it was signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte.

HB 712 prohibits surgeons from operating on the breasts of minors, unless they are attempting to remedy an injury, malformation, infection, or malignancy. In practice, this means that transgender top surgeries would be banned in New Hampshire for minors. CPAC believes in protecting the safety of minors, so it supports this bill. HB 712 was passed by the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 191-163 vote on June 26, 2025, and it was signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte.

HB 679 requires a vaccine be proven to prevent the transmission of disease before being made mandatory for school children. CPAC believes that this is a logical improvement to existing vaccine requirements and supports this bill. HB 679 was passed by the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 204-165 vote on March 27, 2025, but the Senate found it inexpedient to legislate.

HB 749 requires students to be instructed on Communism, including its history, before high-school graduation. CPAC believes that every high-school student should be exposed to the historical horrors of Communism, so it supports this bill. HB 749 passed the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 200-173 vote on March 27, 2025, but it has not been adopted by the Senate.

HB 282 rolls back pension reforms that blocked state employees from increasing their eventual pension by skipping vacation days and holidays for several years. CPAC believes that police officers and firemen deserve generous compensation for all they do to keep their communities safe. However, this compensation must be bounded by the fiscal realities of the state. Adding additional pension obligations when the state already has extensive unfunded pension liabilities is unwise, so CPAC opposes this bill. HB 282 was passed by the New Hampshire House of Representatives in a 322-41 vote on June 26, 2025, and it was signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte.