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HB 1337

repealing the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Wayne MacDonald

HB 1337 repeals New Hampshire's autism spectrum disorders council, eliminating state-level coordination on autism policy and services.

Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 1337

Legislative bill overview

HB 1337 proposes to repeal the New Hampshire Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders, eliminating the state-level coordinating body responsible for developing policy recommendations and guidance related to autism services and support. The council currently serves as an advisory body to the state on autism-related matters.

Why is this important

The council plays a coordination role in addressing gaps in autism services, supporting families, and ensuring state agencies align on autism-related policies. Its repeal would remove an institutional voice for autism advocacy at the state level and eliminate formal mechanisms for developing comprehensive autism policy recommendations.

Potential points of contention

  • Service coordination loss: Elimination of the council could fragment autism-related services across multiple state agencies without a central coordinating body
  • Stakeholder impact: Families, autism advocates, and service providers who use the council as a point of contact for policy input would lose that formal access point
  • Cost vs. benefit reasoning: The bill's rationale is unclear—whether repeal is intended to save minimal administrative costs or reflects other policy disagreements about council effectiveness

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

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