HB 1051 (2026): modifying the procedures and requirements for school bus driver criminal history records checks and expanding the personnel subject to such checks.
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HB 1051 (2026)
modifying the procedures and requirements for school bus driver criminal history records checks and expanding the personnel subject to such checks.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 116
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 39 people signed in online: 38 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held a work session on February 11, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0711h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0711h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 2026, making it Chapter 116 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 12:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 11, 2026, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 18, 2026, 12:30 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- March 31, 2026, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- April 23, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0711h — voice vote, passed
- April 23, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 12:30 pm GP 159
- February 11, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/11/2026 09:30 am GP 159
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 12:30 pm GP 159
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0711h (NT) 02/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0711h: AA VV 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0711h: MA VV 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary
- March 31, 2026: Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
- April 23, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- April 23, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026
- May 21, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026)
- May 21, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026
- June 2, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2026; Chapter 116; eff.07/01/2026