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NH SB450
NH SB450Relative to a state parks pass pilot program for recovery centers and community mental health centers.
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Introduced
11/21/2025
11/21/2025
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the establishment of a 3-year pilot program for state parks passes for community mental health centers registered with the department of health and human services.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a three-year pilot program, beginning July 1, 2026, to provide state parks passes to community mental health centers registered with the department of health and human services, which are facilities providing mental health services to the public. The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources will oversee the program, working with the department of health and human services to identify eligible centers and evaluate the program's usage and impact. Participating centers will be required to submit annual anonymized reports on their usage and recommendations, and the program will be funded through grants and donations. This pilot program is set to be repealed on July 1, 2029.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
David Watters (D)*,
Kevin Avard (R),
Donovan Fenton (D),
Bill Gannon (R),
Alicia Gregg (D),
John MacDonald (R),
Howard Pearl (R),
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D),
Last Action
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development House Journal 5 (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1218&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&txtFormat=html&v=SA&id=1218 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1218&txtFormat=html |
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