HB1790 Relative to involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder.
Relative to involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Involuntary admission programs have significant costs, but untreated addiction has even higher societal costs.
Your Community
Addressing severe substance use disorders through involuntary treatment can save lives, though effectiveness is debated.
Your Freedom
Involuntary admission significantly restricts individual liberty, even when motivated by concern for the person's wellbeing.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Patrick Long (D)
The Short Version
Would modify rules for involuntary admission of individuals with substance use disorders, balancing the need for treatment intervention against individual liberty. Referred for interim study.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Individuals in severe addiction crisis who cannot seek help themselves
- ▲ Families of people with severe substance use disorders
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Individuals whose liberty may be restricted
- ▼ Treatment facilities managing involuntary patients
- ▼ Civil liberties
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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