HB1316 Restricting the collection and disclosure of autism-related data by state agencies.
Restricting the collection and disclosure of autism-related data by state agencies.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No significant direct financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Protects a vulnerable population's privacy, though may limit data needed for service planning and resource allocation.
Your Freedom
Strengthens privacy protections for individuals with autism against government data collection and disclosure.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Sponsor
Lily Foss (D)
The Short Version
Limits state agencies from collecting and sharing data specifically related to autism diagnoses and status. Aims to protect the privacy of individuals on the autism spectrum from potential discrimination or misuse of sensitive health information.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Individuals with autism and their families
- ▲ Privacy advocates
- ▲ Disability rights organizations
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Researchers needing autism prevalence data
- ▼ State agencies planning autism services
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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