SB 456 (2026): establishing the commission for children's futures.

SB 456 (2026)

establishing the commission for children's futures.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Children and Family Law
• Senate committee: Health and Human Services
• Subject: Children
• Chapter law: 101

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1226s). The committee's amendment (2026-1226s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2026, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2026-1255s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 26, 2026 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2026, with 5 people signed in online: 2 in support, 2 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on April 7, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 2026, making it Chapter 101 of the session laws. It took effect on May 28, 2026.

Sponsors

• Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
• Rep. Jodi Nelson (R - Rock 13)
• Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 12)
• Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
• Rep. Kimberly Rice (R - Hills 38)

Hearings and Sessions

• March 11, 2026, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
• March 26, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
• April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
• April 23, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

• March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1226s and #2026-1255s — voice vote, passed
• April 23, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 200

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SJ 1
• SC 9
• SC 11
• SJ 7
• HJ 9, page 54
• HJ 11, page 3
• SJ 13
• HJ 13, page 147
• House Calendar 16, 2026, committee report