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SB 36

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Avard and 8 co-sponsors

SB 36 mandates New Hampshire health care facilities to collect and report abortion statistics to state health authorities for public health surveillance purposes.

II. Remainder Effective 03/27/2026
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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 abortion statistics to the state. The bill establishes data collection protocols for abortion procedures performed within the state, with reporting requirements for hospitals, clinics, and other qualifying facilities.

Why is this important

Abortion statistics reporting affects public health data transparency and state health department oversight. The requirement impacts how medical facilities operate and what health information the state maintains, which influences policy discussions around reproductive health care and resource allocation.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Collecting and reporting abortion data raises questions about patient privacy protections and whether de-identification measures are sufficiently robust to prevent identification of individuals
  • Reporting burden: Health care facilities may face administrative costs and compliance challenges implementing new data collection and reporting systems
  • Political sensitivity: Abortion statistics collection is contentious, with supporters viewing it as necessary public health surveillance and opponents concerned about data being used to restrict access or target providers

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

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