Rep. James Thibault, a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, posted several statements on his social media account regarding recent legislative and political developments in the state.
On February 12, 2026, Thibault announced the passage of a bill to repeal the Hepatitis B vaccine mandate by stating, “MAHA moment: NH House votes to repeal the Hepatitis B vaccine mandate! @SecKennedy https://t.co/G08f2SdtBX”.
Later that day, he commented on efforts to remove a controversial statue in New Hampshire history, writing, “Dems tried to destroy New Hampshire history by tearing down the statue of Hannah Duston. They failed. #nhpolitics https://t.co/qqYPa2HwrM”.
On February 13, 2026, Thibault addressed constituents in three towns with a call to action ahead of an upcoming date: “To everyone in Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro, and Ossipee: you know what to do March 10th! https://t.co/1jIuZhusoC”.
The move to repeal the Hepatitis B vaccine mandate follows ongoing debates within New Hampshire about vaccination requirements for school-aged children. In recent years, some lawmakers have sought to roll back or modify existing public health mandates as part of broader discussions about parental rights and government intervention in healthcare decisions.
The reference to the Hannah Duston statue concerns a long-standing controversy over monuments commemorating historical figures whose actions are now subject to reexamination. The statue has been at the center of debates between those advocating for its removal due to Duston’s violent actions during colonial conflicts and others arguing for its preservation as part of local heritage.
March 10 is traditionally associated with municipal elections and town meetings across New Hampshire—a time when residents vote on local issues and elect officials.
