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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.

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

Hearings

  • 2026-03-119:00 amSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-0710:00 amHouse Children and Family LawGP 230Public hearing

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.