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HB 1070 · 2026 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee

Ambulance transport for psychiatric evaluation

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relative to the involuntary emergency admission process.

Authorizes ambulance transport of an individual for psychiatric evaluation to determine whether the individual should be hospitalized under an involuntary emergency admission petition.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 11, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill provides that an individual may be transported by ambulance for psychiatric evaluation to determine whether the individual should be hospitalized under an involuntary emergency admission petition.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Dennis MannionRPrimeVice Chair· Judiciary
  • Rep. Terry RoyRChair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. Jennifer RhodesRVice Chair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Also: Rep. Mike BordesR, Rep. Matthew CokerR, Rep. Charles FooteR, Rep. Mark ProulxR, Rep. Jeffrey TenczarR

Public testimony

25 signed in online · 9 wrote testimony

56% support40% oppose4% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I am in support of HB 1070 for ambulance transportation rather than law enforcement vehicle for involuntary admission.…”
— Lisa Clark, Gilford · my adult childsupports
“People with mental illness are patients not criminals and should be treated as such.”
— Virginia Nossiff, Center Conwaysupports
“As a family deeply impacted by mental health crises, we’ve witnessed firsthand the delicate balance between safety and autonomy. Our son, faced moments where urgent intervention was crucial, but the process also left us feeling unheard.…”
— Rahel Kuhne, Lymesupports
“Position: STRONGLY OPPOSE Summary: HB 1070-FN mandates that individuals may be forcibly transported by ambulance for involuntary psychiatric evaluation at the discretion of law enforcement.…”
— Georgina Lambert, Belmontopposes
“This compulsory transportation by ambulance is compulsory purchase of commercial services. It is a state-mandated COST to individuals NOT allowed by our Constitution. It is not a tax. It obviates low-cost transport by family or others.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes
“This will be another burden on insurance rate and tax payers to pay for a ride. Ambulance calls are very expensive, and should not be used to force someone for an evaluation.”
— CORY STONE, Doveropposes
“I am concerned that people in crisis will end up with an ambulance bill they can’t afford. Hospitals in NH have charitable care programs but I don’t know if the ambulance companies have financial aid options. I have heard that they frequently sue people who don’t/can’t pay.…”
— Margaret Konze, Pembrokeneutral

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-189:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-03-049:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 5
  2. Feb 18, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/18/2026 11:00 am GP 158
  3. Mar 4, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
  4. Mar 4, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/04/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 10 P. 22
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 46

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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