HB1565

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.

Final Passage·7/6/26

New Hampshire HB1565 establishes penalties for false reports of child abuse or neglect, requires owner's project managers for school building aid.

New Hampshire HB1565 introduces a misdemeanor penalty for knowingly providing false information or causing another to provide false information of suspected child abuse or neglect. It also mandates that school districts or chartered public schools engaging in construction or renovation projects worth $1,500,000 or more must employ an owner's project manager. This manager must have comprehensive liability and auto insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and professional liability coverage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 18–311 · Jul 6
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Reconsider

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311 Nay

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27 Not Voting

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36 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2

9:50 AM

Children and Family Law Hearing

Mar 3

10:00 AM

Children and Family Law Executive Session

History

Jul 6

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15

Jul 6

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 15

Jun 23

Senate

Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2192e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14