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SB 114

making appropriations to the department of health and human services to support community and transitional housing through community mental health centers.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Donovan Fenton and 6 co-sponsors

Bill would fund community and transitional housing through mental health centers to address housing instability for individuals with mental health needs; failed in Senate committee.

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1
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Bill Summary · SB 114

Legislative bill overview

SB 114 would have appropriated state funding to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services specifically to support community and transitional housing programs operated through community mental health centers. The bill aimed to expand housing resources for individuals with mental health needs as part of broader community-based support systems.

Why is this important

Housing instability is a significant barrier to mental health recovery and community integration. By funding housing programs through existing community mental health infrastructure, the bill sought to address both homelessness and mental health outcomes simultaneously, potentially reducing emergency department use and institutional placements.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact and appropriation size: The bill's funding amount was not specified in available records, raising questions about budget feasibility during competing state priorities
  • Program design and oversight: Concerns about how funds would be distributed among centers, performance metrics, and accountability mechanisms for housing outcomes
  • Existing capacity limitations: Community mental health centers may lack infrastructure or staffing to effectively manage expanded housing programs without additional operational support beyond direct housing costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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