Bill
HB 1565
relative to the penalty for false reports of suspected abuse and neglect made to the division for children, youth, and families, relative to owner's project manager services for school building aid projects, and relative to long-term care eligibility and making an appropriation therefor.
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Keith Ammon and 4 co-sponsors
Increases criminal penalties for deliberately filing false child abuse reports to New Hampshire's child protection agency, raising concerns about discouraging legitimate reporting.
Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15