WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 1727

relative to student data sharing for the Summer EBT program.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Bordes

HB 1727 permits New Hampshire state agencies to share data to automatically distribute summer EBT food benefits to eligible children without requiring new applications.

Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 1727

Legislative bill overview

HB 1727 authorizes inter-agency data sharing between state departments to streamline the distribution of summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits to eligible children. The bill enables agencies to exchange relevant eligibility and enrollment information without requiring separate applications or recertification processes during summer months.

Why is this important

Summer EBT programs help low-income families maintain food security when children are out of school and no longer receiving free/reduced meals. Streamlining data sharing can reduce administrative burden on families, increase program participation rates, and ensure benefits reach eligible children more quickly and efficiently.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Inter-agency data sharing raises questions about what information is shared, how it's protected, and whether individuals have adequate notice and consent rights
  • Data accuracy and mismatches: Relying on existing agency records may miss eligible families or incorrectly identify ineligible ones if data systems don't align perfectly
  • Implementation scope: The amendment process suggests disagreement over which agencies should participate and what specific data-sharing protocols are appropriate

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

Sign in to ask a question.