HB1372

Establishing a commission to study the feasibility of reestablishing a state psychiatric hospital for adults with severe mental illness.

Introduced·12/2/25
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Establishing a commission to study the feasibility of reestablishing a state psychiatric hospital for adults with severe mental illness.

New Hampshire HB1372 establishes a commission to study the need for, and the feasibility of, reestablishing a state psychiatric hospital for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The commission will review current mental health programs, examine the number of individuals with severe mental illness in jails and emergency rooms, evaluate costs and staffing requirements, and consider best practices from other states.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 18

2:30 PM

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Executive Session

Feb 11

2:00 PM

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public Hearing

History

Mar 5

House

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 20

Feb 25

House

Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/18/2026 (Vote 18-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 17

Feb 11

House

Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 158