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HB 634 · 2025 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee

Autism spectrum disorders council changes

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(Second New Title) relative to the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders.

Revises the membership and duties of the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders.AI-generated

Status

Recommended for passage but never voted; died at adjournment · May 15, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill revises the membership and duties of the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders. The bill is a request of the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jerry StringhamDPrime

Rep. Jess EdwardsR

Public testimony

17 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony

53% support47% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I believe that humans should have a right to decide on ending their lives! Many people have chronic conditions or terminal diagnosis and want to die with dignity.”
— Catherine Domingos, Hamptonsupports
“I am Autistic and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a clinical mental health therapist who specializes in neurodivergent-affirming care and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I'm glad to see a proposal like this one for many reasons.…”
— Holloway Testerman, Manchestersupports
“My name is Amy Rheaume and I am a parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder here in New Hampshire. I am also a board certified behavior analyst and consistently have requests from families for resources.…”
— Amy Rheaume, Derrysupports
“Really I began attending the meetings myself since they came back after a hiatus over issues or a maternity leave from member of the council. Once the council resumed by Zoom starting in June. remotely.…”
— SHANNON Bouchard, Sandownopposes
“Absolute waste of taxpayer funds. Totally illegal to count remote disabled people as in person. More rule breaking. Not ok,”
— Hannah Bouchard, SAndownopposes
“My name is Moira Ryan and I am writing to the committee to oppose HB634. I further suggest that HB634 be amended to disband the Autism Committee. I am a parent of an autistic person and have seen the autism committee as a dysfunctional body.…”
— Moira Ryan, Londonderryopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-01-299:30 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsLOB 210-211Public hearing
  • 2025-04-169:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 3 P. 19
  2. Jan 29, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  3. Jan 29, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/29/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  4. Feb 19, 2025HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0344h (NT) 02/19/2025 (Vote 10-7; RC) HC 14 P. 23
  5. Feb 26, 2025HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  6. Mar 6, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0344h (NT): AA DV 201-171 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 59
  7. Mar 6, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0344h: MA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 60
  8. Mar 6, 2025SenIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7
  9. Apr 16, 2025SenHearing: 04/16/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 17
  10. May 15, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1988s, 05/15/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 21
  11. May 15, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-1988s, AA, VV; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
  12. May 15, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-1988s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
  13. Jun 12, 2025HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1988s (Rep. W. MacDonald): MA DV 193-155 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 12

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Documents (PDF)

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