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NH HB392

NH HB392
Directing the dissolution of the department of health and human services' office ofhealth access and the department of environmental services' functions for environmental justice.


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Introduced
01/10/2025
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
01/15/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill directs the dissolution of the department of health and human services' office of health equity, department of environmental services' functions for civil rights and environmental justice, and the governor's advisory council on diversity and inclusion.

AI Summary

This bill directs the governor to dissolve the governor's advisory council on diversity and inclusion and prohibits its re-establishment. It also mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to dissolve its office of health equity and prohibits the use of any funds for projects labeled "health equity." Furthermore, the Department of Environmental Services is prohibited from using any allocated money for projects designated as "civil rights and environmental justice." The bill also removes the position of director of the office of health equity from state statute and repeals a related advisory council membership. The intent is to eliminate these specific governmental functions and councils.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/05/2026, Vote 4-0, Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 8 (on 02/19/2026)

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