New HampshireHB1772025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

relative to children in placement pursuant to an episode of treatment for which the department of health and human services has a financial responsibility.

Sponsored By: Nancy A Murphy (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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State covers more special education placements

New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services takes financial responsibility for more children’s placements during treatment episodes. The law adds placements under RSA 193:27, VII to those already covered under RSA 169-B, RSA 169-C, and RSA 169-D. Children must receive special education, with or without related services. Children in state facilities for detained or adjudicated youth remain excluded. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nancy A Murphy

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Donovan Fenton

    Democratic • Senate

  • Heather Raymond

    Democratic • House

  • Katelyn T Kuttab

    Republican • House

  • Mark A Pearson

    Republican • House

  • Peter Petrigno

    Democratic • House

  • Denise Ricciardi

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 168; eff. 09/13/2025 HJ 18

    7/22/2025House
  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59

    7/7/2025House
  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18

    7/3/2025Senate
  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1744s (Rep. DeSimone): MA VV 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 2

    6/12/2025House
  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-1744s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/08/2025; SJ 12

    5/8/2025Senate
  6. Committee Amendment # 2025-1744s, AA, VV; 05/08/2025; SJ 12

    5/8/2025Senate
  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1744s, 05/08/2025; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 20

    4/28/2025Senate
  8. Hearing: 04/24/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 17

    4/10/2025Senate
  9. Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Children and Family Law; SJ 7

    3/11/2025Senate
  10. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 2

    3/6/2025House
  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2025 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 14 P. 3

    2/21/2025House
  12. Executive Session: 02/18/2025 10:20 am LOB 206-208

    2/21/2025House
  13. Public Hearing: 02/18/2025 10:20 am LOB 206-208

    2/5/2025House
  14. Vacated and Referred to Children and Family Law (Rep. W. MacDonald): MA VV (in recess of) 01/09/2025 HJ 3

    1/23/2025House
  15. Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 2 P. 9

    1/6/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    7/3/2025

  • Introduced

    1/6/2025

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

  • Version adopted by both bodies

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