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NH SB401
NH SB401Relative to removing an obsolete annual reporting requirement by municipal overseers of public welfare to the department of health and human services and repealing the department of health and human services reporting requirement on 10-year demographic cost projections.
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Introduced
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
In Committee
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill removes a requirement that the municipal public welfare administrators make an annual report to the department of health and human services regarding the number of people assisted by the municipality and the cost of such support. The bill also removes a requirement that the department of health and human services make a report to the legislature regarding certain 10-year current services cost projections. The bill is a request of the department of health and human services.
AI Summary
This bill removes an outdated requirement for municipal overseers of public welfare, who are local officials responsible for assisting individuals in need, to submit an annual report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) detailing the number of people they helped and the associated costs. Additionally, the bill eliminates a separate requirement for DHHS to provide the legislature with a report on 10-year cost projections based on demographic trends, effectively streamlining reporting processes and removing redundant obligations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 (on 04/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1239&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&v=HP&id=1239 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1239&txtFormat=html |
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