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HB 517 · 2025 · House · Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee

Cutting paid family leave outreach

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(New Title) repealing certain outreach and marketing requirements under the Granite State paid family leave plan.

Repeals the statutory requirement that the state conduct outreach and marketing activities to increase public awareness of the Granite State paid family leave plan.AI-generated

Status

Became law without signature · May 21, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill repeals the requirement that the state engage in certain outreach and marketing activities to increase awareness of the Granite State paid family leave plan.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Len TurcotteRPrime
  • Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Shane SiroisRClerk· Legislative Administration
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Jason OsborneRMajority Leader

Also: Rep. Andrew ProutR, Rep. Kevin VervilleR, Rep. Donald McFarlaneR, Rep. Kristine PerezR, Rep. Brian SeaworthR

Public testimony

2,005 signed in online · 548 wrote testimony

1% support99% oppose0% neutral

ForGovernment-run leave programs represent overreach

AgainstProgram is a critical safety net during vulnerable life events

AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

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“A government-controlled paid leave plan is just one more foot in the door for Socialism, then Communism. NO. This kind of support function needs to be done on a voluntary basis by a NGO, funded by employers and private individuals, not by the government.…”
— Robert Kenney, Straffordsupports
“I’m in total support of this program allowing families in the state of New Hampshire a opportunity to not only get disability leave for either themselves or their loved ones.it also allows mothers and fathers the opportunity to get financially covered for maternity/paternity leave.…”
— Brittnay Perrow, Manchestersupports
“As a retired pediatrician of over 44 years, I am well acquainted with the consequences to entire families when they cannot care for children because of absence or because of lack of income.”
— Marilyn Wilking, Walpolesupports
“The NH Paid Family Leave has been a terrific support to child care teachers throughout the state, helping to retain them. Please keep this in place.…”
— Jackie Cowell, Newbury · Early Learning NHopposes
“What is the rationale for repealing a program that supports individuals and their families in a time of need. This program allows women to take maternity leave across the state and still maintain employment.…”
— Stephanie Moore, HUDSONopposes
“If you want women to keep having babies, maybe it would be an interest and good idea to provide them with supports AFTER THE BABY IS BORN TOO. Unbelievable. So disgusted and embarrassed to live in this state right now.”
— Kelsey McKechnie, Raymondopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Mar 19, 2025HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0649h (NT)15–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 27, 2025HouseDivisionLay HB517 on Table (Rep. H. Howard)Failed155–193
    Overall
    45% yea
  • Mar 27, 2025HouseVoice voteAmendment 2025-0649hadopted
  • Mar 26, 2025HouseRoll callOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0649hAdopted316–32How they voted
    Overall
    91% yea
    Republicans
    195–199% yea
    Democrats
    121–3180% yea
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the House
  • Apr 17, 2025SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass6–1
    Overall
    86% yea
  • Apr 17, 2025SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • May 1, 2025SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 19, 2025Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer Affairs2:11:39–2:20:038m 24slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Mar 12, 2025Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamSubcommittee Work Session
  • Mar 19, 2025Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer Affairs1:24:57–1:27:062m 9slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0649h (NT); Executive Session
  • Mar 26, 2025Floor debateHouse floor9:12–10:201m 8slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0649h — adopted, roll call 316-32; Removed from Consent (Reps. H. Howard, Foss, A. Murray, Gallager, Caplan, Wade, Beauchemin, LaMontagne, Parshall, Payeur)
  • Mar 27, 2025Floor debateHouse floor8:48:46–8:51:272m 41slocated in the stream transcriptAmendment # 2025-0649h (NT) — adopted, voice vote; Lay HB517 on Table (Rep. H. Howard) — failed, division 155-193
  • Apr 8, 2025Public hearingSenate Finance10:36–19:078m 31slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Apr 17, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • May 1, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 14
  2. Feb 19, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/19/2025 11:00 am LOB 302-304
  3. Mar 12, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 03/12/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  4. Mar 19, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/19/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  5. Mar 19, 2025House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0649h (NT) 03/19/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 17 P. 8
  6. Mar 26, 2025HouseRemoved from Consent (Reps. H. Howard, Foss, A. Murray, Gallager, Caplan, Wade, Beauchemin, LaMontagne, Parshall, Payeur) 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 1
  7. Mar 27, 2025HouseLay HB517 on Table (Rep. H. Howard): MF DV 155-193 03/27/2025 HJ 11 P. 102
  8. Mar 27, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0649h (NT): AA VV 03/27/2025 HJ 11 P. 102
  9. Mar 26, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0649h: MA RC 316-32 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 103
  10. Mar 27, 2025SenIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 10
  11. Mar 27, 2025SenHB517 is vacated from Judiciary and referred to Finance; (In recess 03/27/2025); SJ 10
  12. Apr 8, 2025SenHearing: 04/08/2025, Room 103, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 17
  13. Apr 17, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 6-1; CC; SC 17
  14. Apr 17, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10
  15. May 1, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 31
  16. May 1, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/01/2025); SJ 12
  17. May 17, 2025HouseEnacted in accordance with Article 44 Part II of the N.H. Constitution without the signature of the governor 5/17/2025 eff. 07/13/2025

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.