SB18
Sponsored By: Cindy Rosenwald (Democratic)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
More pediatric care beds and review
Beginning July 1, 2023, any pediatric intermediate care facility set up before that date can house 2 extra children. This temporary allowance ends June 30, 2026. The health commissioner can check if more pediatric beds are needed and report to lawmakers. With fiscal committee approval, the commissioner can increase a facility’s licensed pediatric beds.
Freeze on new nursing home and rehab beds
The law stops new licenses and bed increases for nursing homes, skilled nursing, intermediate care, and rehab facilities. It does not apply to rehab centers that only treat substance use or mental health. It also does not apply to continuing care communities with a certificate from the insurance commissioner (RSA 420-D:2). This can mean fewer beds and longer waits for long-term care.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Cindy Rosenwald
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
David J Nagel
Democratic • House
David Rochefort
Republican • Senate
Donovan Fenton
Democratic • Senate
Lucy McVitty Weber
Democratic • House
Pat Long
Democratic • Senate
Regina Birdsell
Republican • Senate
Suzanne M. Prentiss
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2025; Chapter 0095; Effective 08/16/2025
6/18/2025SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 167
6/9/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
6/9/2025SenateSen. Rochefort Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
5/8/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1605h: MA VV 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 6
5/1/2025HouseAmendment # 2025-1605h: AA VV 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 6
5/1/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1605h 04/16/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 22 P. 9
4/23/2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/09/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207
4/23/2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/09/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
4/1/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 11 P. 109
3/28/2025HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/30/2025; SJ 4
1/30/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/30/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 7
1/15/2025SenateHearing: 01/15/2025, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC 5
1/9/2025SenateIntroduced 01/08/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 2
12/30/2024Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/9/2025
Introduced
12/30/2024
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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