HB1790

Relative to involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder.

Introduced·12/17/25
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New Hampshire HB1790 amends involuntary admission criteria for individuals with substance use disorder.

New Hampshire HB1790 modifies the criteria for involuntary emergency admissions for individuals with substance use disorder. It defines "mental illness" to include impairment caused by substance use disorder, excluding cases primarily due to epilepsy, intellectual disability, alcohol intoxication, or alcohol addiction. The bill also updates the definition of "substance use disorder" to include chronic consumption of controlled substances or toxic vapors that substantially injures health or interferes with social or economic functioning. This act will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 4

9:00 AM

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Executive Session

Feb 25

1:00 PM

(CANCELLED) Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public Hearing

History

Mar 11

House

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 46

Mar 4

House

Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/04/2026 (Vote 18-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 22

Feb 27

House

Executive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158