Bill > HB621

This bill allows birth mothers to choose not to share certain personal information from their birth worksheet with state agencies, such as the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Division of Vital Records. Currently, information from the birth worksheet is shared for vital records and public health purposes. Under this bill, birth mothers will receive written notice explaining how this information is used and will have the option to limit disclosure to only the minimum necessary for vital records and public health. If a mother chooses to limit disclosure, her decision will be noted in her medical record, and her personal identifiers will be removed before any statistical information is shared. Additionally, the bill requires the DHHS and the Division of Vital Records to update their existing agreement, known as a memorandum of understanding, by November 1, 2026, to reflect these new notice and consent requirements, ensuring that only the minimum amount of personal information from birth worksheets is shared.

Health and Social Services

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=665&inflect=2