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SB 456 · 2026 · Senate · Health and Human Services Committee

Commission on children's health and safety

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establishing the commission for children's futures.

Establishes a commission to study issues related to the public health and safety of children in the state.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · May 29, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill establishes a commission to study issues related to the public health and safety of children in the state.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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

“Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.”
RSA 200:64
“The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section.”
RSA 200:64
“The commission shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library annually on November 1 of each year. 101:2 Effective Date.”
RSA 200:64

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Victoria SullivanRPrimeVice Chair· Children and Family Law
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Kimberly RiceRVice Chair· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Jodi NelsonRClerk· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR

Public testimony

5 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony

40% support40% oppose20% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“This bill is a great place to start breaking down the silos between agencies and entities that touch children's lives on a daily basis. It's time for all of us, regardless of political affiliation or cultural beliefs to function as a team for New Hampshire children.”
— Tim Lenihan, Enfield · Children with special education needssupports
“Chair and members of the House Education Committee, thank you for the opportunity to provide information today.…”
— Jennifer O'Higgins, Concord · DHHSneutral

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 26, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1226s5–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 26, 2026SenateVoice voteCommittee amendment 2026-1226sadopted
  • Mar 26, 2026SenateVoice voteSen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-1255sadopted
  • Mar 26, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Pass with Amendments #2026-1226s and #2026-1255sadopted
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the Senate
  • Apr 7, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass10–2
    Overall
    83% yea
  • Apr 23, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • May 14, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Mar 11, 2026Public hearingSenate Health and Human Services1:51:04–1:53:362m 32slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Mar 26, 2026Floor debateSenate floor1:46:21–1:49:333m 12slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1226s; Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1226s and #2026-1255s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-1226s — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 7, 2026Public hearingHouse Children and Family Law6:06–7:481m 42slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Public Hearing; Executive Session
  • Apr 23, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • May 14, 2026Floor 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 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
  2. Mar 11, 2026SenHearing: 03/11/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 9
  3. Mar 26, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1226s, 03/26/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 11
  4. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1226s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  5. Mar 26, 2026SenSen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-1255s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  6. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendments #2026-1226s and #2026-1255s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  7. Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 9 P. 54
  8. Apr 7, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  9. Apr 7, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  10. Apr 7, 2026House: Ought to Pass 04/07/2026 (Vote 10-2; CC)
  11. Apr 23, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 3
  12. May 14, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
  13. May 14, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
  14. May 28, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 101; Effective 05/28/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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