New Hampshire SenateSB 434
relative to regulation of public school materials.
Passed 14–8Party-line
What it does: On the version voted Aug 19, 2026: Requires school boards to adopt a policy by November 1, 2026 for parent complaints about material that is obscene and harmful to minors, and a complaint procedure by November 1, 2027 with set deadlines for investigation, decision, written response and appeal to the school board. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Concur
The tally
Yes 14 · No 8 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Republicans | 14 | 0 | 2 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (24)
Yes 14
No 8
Not voting 2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.