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SB 450 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee

State park passes for mental health centers

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relative to a state parks pass pilot program for recovery centers and community mental health centers.

Establishes a 3-year pilot program providing state parks passes to community mental health centers registered with the department of health and human services.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · April 23, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

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.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. David WattersDPrime
  • Sen. Howard PearlRVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRChair· Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
  • Rep. John MacDonaldRVice Chair· Municipal and County Government

Also: Sen. Donovan FentonD, Rep. Alicia GreggD

Public testimony

8 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

88% support13% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support SB 450 because expanding park access for individuals in recovery and those receiving mental-health services promotes equity, well-being, and community connection.…”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-151:00 pmSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
  • 2026-03-259:30 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-04-0810:30 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
  2. Jan 15, 2026SenHearing: 01/15/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 1
  3. Jan 29, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0124s, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
  4. Jan 29, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0124s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  5. Jan 29, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0124s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 5 P. 124
  7. Mar 25, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/25/2026 09:30 am GP 228
  8. Apr 8, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/08/2026 10:30 am GP 228
  9. Apr 8, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/08/2026 (Vote 12-2; RC)
  10. Apr 15, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  11. Apr 23, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 67

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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