This bill establishes a new commission, titled the Due Process in Higher Education Commission, to study the due process protections available to faculty members, students, and student organizations during disciplinary proceedings at public institutions of higher education in New Hampshire. The commission will consist of two members from the House of Representatives, three members from the Senate, and the chancellors of both the community college system and the university system of New Hampshire, or their designees. The commission is tasked with reviewing disciplinary matters that could lead to significant sanctions, examining the adequacy of existing procedures, and ensuring compliance with state and federal due process requirements.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for the repeal of RSA 187-A:29-a, which pertains to the commission on due process in higher education, effective November 1, 2026. The commission is required to report its findings and any legislative recommendations by November 1, 2026, and will hold its first meeting within 45 days of the bill's effective date. The bill is designed to have no fiscal impact on state, county, or local revenues or expenditures.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the Senate: 187-A:29-a