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SB 36

relative to the collection and reporting of abortion statistics by health care providers and medical facilities.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Avard and 8 co-sponsors

SB 36 mandates New Hampshire healthcare facilities report detailed abortion statistics to state health authorities, balancing transparency against patient privacy concerns.

Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
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Bill Summary · SB 36

Legislative bill overview

SB 36 requires New Hampshire health care providers and medical facilities to collect and report detailed statistics on abortions performed within the state. The bill mandates reporting of specific data points about abortion procedures, patient demographics, and circumstances to state health authorities.

Why is this important

Abortion data collection directly affects public health record-keeping, medical research capability, and policy-making transparency. The bill's passage would establish what information the state gathers about reproductive healthcare, influencing future regulatory decisions and public understanding of abortion practice patterns in New Hampshire.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy vs. transparency: Collecting detailed abortion data raises concerns about patient confidentiality and whether reported information could be linked to identifiable individuals despite anonymization efforts
  • Regulatory burden: Healthcare providers may face compliance costs and administrative burdens from new reporting requirements, potentially affecting smaller facilities disproportionately
  • Political use of data: Opponents worry reported statistics could be used to restrict abortion access or support future limitations, while supporters argue transparent data is necessary for informed policymaking
  • Scope definition: Disagreement exists over which procedures qualify as "abortion" and what specific demographic/medical details should be mandated versus optional

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

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