CONCORD, NH – The New Hampshire House of Representatives has passed HB 10, the Parental Bill of Rights, ensuring that parents have the right to be fully informed and involved in their children’s education, medical decisions, and overall well-being.
House Vice Chairman of the Committee on Children & Family Law, and co-sponsor Rep. Deb DeSimone (R-Atkinson), highlighted the bill’s impact:
“HB 10 establishes clear legal protections for parents, affirming their right to access information about their children’s education, health, and development. Schools and government agencies will now be required to involve parents in key decisions, ensuring transparency and reinforcing the fundamental role of families in raising children. This bill doesn’t change any existing parental rights—it simply ensures they are respected and upheld.”
House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) celebrated the bill’s passage as a major conservative victory:
“For too long, parents have been left in the dark about what happens in the classroom. With HB 10, we are putting an end to government secrecy and reaffirming that parents—not bureaucrats—are responsible for their children. This is a critical step in restoring parental rights and ensuring families, not the state, have the final say in raising their kids.”