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HB1215 Relative to supporting the preferred method of communication of an individual with a communication disability.

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Relative to supporting the preferred method of communication of an individual with a communication disability.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

7

Overall Impact Score

Mixed

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

5
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Your Wallet

May require modest investments in communication accommodations, but no major taxpayer impact.

8
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Your Community

Significantly improves inclusion and accessibility for people with communication disabilities.

8
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Your Freedom

Protects the fundamental right of individuals with disabilities to communicate effectively and participate in society.

Status

Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off; Senate Journal 14

Sponsor

Jim Kofalt (R)

The Short Version

Requires that individuals with communication disabilities have their preferred method of communication supported. This would strengthen accessibility rights for people with disabilities across NH services.

Who's Behind This Bill?

Who Benefits

  • People with communication disabilities
  • Families of individuals with disabilities
  • Disability advocacy organizations

Who Pays the Price

  • Service providers who may need to invest in additional communication tools

Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.

This bill was auto-scored using AI analysis of the bill text and legislative data. Scores may be refined as we review more bills.