(New Title) establishing a committee to study siting and maintenance rules regarding certain intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and acquired brain disorder (ABD) community residences.
Sponsored By: Mike Drago (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Lawmakers study disability group home rules
Effective upon passage, the law creates a temporary New Hampshire committee to study rules for certain disability community residences, including group homes. It covers homes funded, certified, or overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services. These homes serve people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders. The House Speaker appoints three House members, and the Senate President appoints one senator. Members receive mileage reimbursement at the legislative rate for committee work; no dollar rate or total amount is stated. The study covers home location, operation, upkeep, building and fire codes, local zoning conflicts, neighborhood character, and nuisance rules. The committee must seek input from state developmental services officials, disability rights and quality groups, area agencies, residential providers, a building or fire safety expert, and a municipal planning or zoning official. It can also seek public input. Members elect a chair and first meet within 45 days of the law taking effect. Three members form a quorum. Meetings occur monthly until the report is submitted, unless a majority changes the schedule. The committee must evaluate possible legal changes and agency actions, including department rulemaking. Findings and any recommended legislation are due by November 1, 2026, to legislative leaders and clerks, the Governor, Executive Council, and State Library. The law establishes a study, not new rules for residents or providers.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mike Drago
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Brian G Nadeau
Republican • House
Cindy Lynn Bennett
Republican • House
Kristine Perez
Republican • House
Lisa R Mazur
Republican • House
Liz F Barbour
Republican • House
Mary J Ford
Republican • House
Steven T Bogert
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 181; eff. 06/19/2026
6/24/2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43
6/10/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/10/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2126e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 40
6/3/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2126e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14
6/3/2026SenateHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1431s (Reps. W. MacDonald, Janigian): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 5
5/7/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1431s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
4/14/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1431s, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 14A
4/10/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-1431s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
4/10/2026SenateHearing: 03/18/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 10
3/11/2026SenateReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 62
3/10/2026HouseIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 4
2/13/2026SenateReferred to Finance 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 7
2/12/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0193h: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 6
2/12/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0193h (NT): AA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 6
2/12/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0193h (NT) 01/28/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 6 P. 7
2/3/2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/28/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
1/21/2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
1/14/2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 35
12/17/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended
6/3/2026
Enrolled
6/3/2026
Introduced
12/17/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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