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HB 560 · 2025 · House · Children and Family Law Committee

Carbon sequestration moratorium and study

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(New Title) relative to parental access to a minor child's medical records, relative to refusal of consent to testing to determine alcohol concentration and penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated, defining pre-sequestration timber tax revenue, establishing a moratorium on carbon sequestration and establishing a commission to study the effects of carbon sequestration in New Hampshire forests upon state and local tax revenue, effective forest management, and the health of New Hampshire’s logging industry.

Grants parents access to a minor child's medical records with limited exceptions, lengthens license suspension for refusing alcohol testing, defines pre-sequestration timber tax revenue, and imposes a moratorium on new carbon sequestration contracts pending a study commission.AI-generated

Status

Died — conference committee did not agree · June 19, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill: I. Provides parents of minor children full access to their minor children's medical record except under certain circumstances. II. Defines pre-sequestration timber tax revenue and allows for payment in lieu of taxes on such revenue. III. Establishes a moratorium on carbon sequestration contracts. IV. Establishes a commission to study carbon sequestration programs.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as amended by the Senate. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“For the purposes of this section, "medical records" means physical medical records and electronic medical records, including records available via online patient portals.”
RSA 332-I:1-a
“If such standing wood or timber is taxed under the provision of this section, such taxes shall be a credit against any yield tax later imposed.”
RSA 79:5
“There is established a commission to study the impacts of the growing practice of dedicating tracts of New Hampshire forests to sequestration of carbon emissions.”
RSA 79:32
“Two members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be from the ways and means committee and one of whom shall be at large, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.”
RSA 79:33

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Melissa LitchfieldRPrime
  • Rep. Kenneth WeylerRChair· Finance
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary

Also: Rep. Kristine PerezR, Rep. Linda FranzR, Rep. Charles McMahonR, Rep. Jim KofaltR, Rep. Katherine Prudhomme-O'BrienR, Rep. Kelley PotenzaR, Rep. Mary MurphyR, Rep. Sheila SeidelR

Public testimony

223 signed in online · 58 wrote testimony

80% support19% oppose0% neutral

ForParents should have full access to records until age 18

AgainstConfidentiality is needed for teens to seek sensitive care

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“Hello, please approve to allow parents to have access to their children’s records. This seems basic. Thank you.”
— Lana Bartsch, Masonsupports
“Please support this bill and allow parents the proper oversight of their children's healthcare.”
— Christine Rupp, Exetersupports
“Restricting parents’ access to their children’s medical records is insane, irresponsible, unethical, and dangerous for the health, safety, and welfare of our children.…”
— David Bartsch, Masonsupports
“This infringes on patient doctor rights. Children should have a safe space to talk with their doctors without involvement from anyone.”
— Danielle Doughty, Straffordopposes
“Even a child has a right to privacy, and this could destroy any trust between the patient and doctor.”
— Jennifer Suitter, Merrimackopposes
“The bill as written may result in minors hiding critical information from medical and mental health providers for fear of information being shared with parents. 1) This is of particular concern if there is abuse.…”
— Jenny Sell, Concordopposes

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 4, 2025HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0673h14–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 20, 2025HouseVoice voteAmendment 2025-0673hadopted
  • Mar 20, 2025HouseVoice voteOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0673hadopted
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the House
  • May 22, 2025SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass2–1
    Overall
    67% yea
  • Jun 5, 2025SenateCommittee reportCommittee report: Ought to Pass2–1
    Overall
    67% yea
  • Jun 5, 2025SenateVoice voteSen. Abbas Floor Amendment # 2025-2213sadopted
  • Jun 5, 2025SenateVoice voteSen. Gannon Floor Amendment # 2025-2630sadopted
  • Jun 5, 2025SenateVoice voteSen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2025-2661sadopted
  • Jun 5, 2025SenateVoice voteSen. Perkins Kwoka Floor Amendment # 2025-2570sadopted
  • Jun 5, 2025SenateVoice voteOught to Pass with Amendments #2025-2213s, #2025-2630S, #2025-2661s, and #2025-2570sadopted
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the Senate
  • Jun 5, 2025HouseVoice voteHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2213s 2025-2630S 2025-2661s and 2025-2570s and Requests CofC (Rep. Kofalt)adopted
  • Jun 5, 2025SenateVoice voteSen. Abbas Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conferenceadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 11, 2025Public hearingHouse Children and Family Law1:18:05–1:29:5311m 48slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Mar 4, 2025Public hearingHouse Children and Family Law4:07:12–4:11:124mlocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0673h; Executive Session
  • Mar 20, 2025Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0673h — adopted, voice vote; Amendment # 2025-0673h — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 24, 2025Public hearingSenate Children and Family Law2:03:21–2:22:2219m 1slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • May 22, 2025Floor debateSenate floor24:11–25:181m 7slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Special Order to — adopted
  • Jun 5, 2025Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2213s 2025-2630S 2025-2661s and 2025-2570s and Requests CofC (Rep. Kofalt) — adopted, voice vote; Speaker Appoints: Reps. DeSimone, W. MacDonald, Pauer, Petrigno
  • Jun 5, 2025Floor debateSenate floor6:17:11–6:18:391m 28slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass with Amendments #2025-2213s, #2025-2630S, #2025-2661s, and #2025-2570s — adopted, voice vote; Sen. Abbas Floor Amendment # 2025-2213s — 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 Children and Family Law HJ 3 P. 16
  2. Feb 11, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2025 11:00 am LOB 206-208
  3. Mar 4, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2025 11:00 am LOB 206-208
  4. Mar 4, 2025House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0673h 03/04/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  5. Mar 20, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0673h: AA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 5
  6. Mar 20, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0673h: MA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 5
  7. Mar 20, 2025SenIntroduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Children and Family Law; SJ 9
  8. Apr 24, 2025SenHearing: 04/24/2025, Room 103, SH, 10:10 am; SC 17
  9. May 22, 2025SenSpecial Order to 05/22/2025, Without Objection, MA; 05/15/2025 SJ 13
  10. May 22, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/22/2025, Vote 2-1; SC 22
  11. Jun 5, 2025SenSpecial Order to 06/05/2025, Without Objection, MA; 05/22/2025 SJ 14
  12. Jun 5, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 06/05/2025, Vote 2-1; SC 24
  13. Jun 5, 2025SenSen. Abbas Floor Amendment # 2025-2213s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  14. Jun 5, 2025SenSen. Gannon Floor Amendment # 2025-2630s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  15. Jun 5, 2025SenSen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2025-2661s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  16. Jun 5, 2025SenSpecial Order to end of the calendar, Without Objection, MA; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  17. Jun 5, 2025SenSen. Perkins Kwoka Floor Amendment # 2025-2570s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  18. Jun 5, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendments #2025-2213s, #2025-2630S, #2025-2661s, and #2025-2570s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  19. Jun 5, 2025SenWithout Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate, MA; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  20. Jun 5, 2025HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2213s 2025-2630S 2025-2661s and 2025-2570s and Requests CofC (Rep. Kofalt): MA VV 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 168
  21. Jun 5, 2025HouseSpeaker Appoints: Reps. DeSimone, W. MacDonald, Pauer, Petrigno 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 168
  22. Jun 5, 2025SenSen. Abbas Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
  23. Jun 18, 2025HouseConference Committee Meeting: 06/18/2025 01:00 pm LOB 205-207
  24. Jun 5, 2025SenPresident Appoints: Senators Abbas, Rochefort, Perkins Kwoka; (In Recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
  25. Jun 13, 2025HouseConferee Change: Rep. Raymond Replaces Rep. Petrigno 06/13/2025 HJ 17 P. 22
  26. Jul 8, 2025HouseConference Committee Report: Not Filed HJ 17
  27. Jun 19, 2025SenConference Committee Report; Not Signed Off; SJ 16

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