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HB 10 Signed into law

Parental Bill of Rights

157 Democrats voted AGAINST parental rights

What This Bill Does

HB 10 establishes a formal Parental Bill of Rights in New Hampshire law. It codifies parents' rights to review instructional materials, opt their children out of sex education, receive their children's educational records, be notified about health services provided at school, and direct the upbringing and education of their children. NH became the 26th state to adopt a parental rights law. Governor Ayotte signed it on June 10, 2025.

The Full Story

The Parental Bill of Rights passed the House 212-161, with only 6 Democrats crossing party lines to vote yes. The debate revealed what Democrats really think about parents. Rep.

Tommy Hoyt (D) sent an email to a parent who urged support for the bill: "Do you know why children's results tanked during covid? Their parents were incompetent teachers. Do your children a favor, let the teachers teach, and shut up. You're clearly no professional." The email went viral, covered by Fox News, Newsweek, and NH Journal.

On the House floor, Rep. Heather Raymond (D-Nashua) argued the bill "creates a pathway for abusive parents to exploit individuals and schools." Rep. Peter Petrigno (D-Milford) warned: "If troubled kids cannot talk with their parents for any reason, and they know they now cannot talk to their trusted adults at school, then where will they turn?" NH Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley argued against parental notification on gender issues by claiming "some kids will be kicked out or beaten — to death." Polling tells a very different story: 82% of NH voters, including 76% of Democrats and 87% of Republicans, say parents should have the right to review what their children are learning in school.

78% said parents should be notified about gender-related matters, including 61% of Democrats.

Party Breakdown

Republicans

200 Yea

2 Nay · 11 Absent/NV

Democrats

6 Yea

157 Nay · 13 Absent/NV

What Voters Think

82% of NH voters say parents should have the right to review school curriculum

Washington Examiner/Goldwater Institute, 2024

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