HB518 Requiring the commissioner of the department of health and human services to provide a detailed annual report of all costs incurred by the division for children, youth and families.
Requiring the commissioner of the department of health and human services to provide a detailed annual report of all costs incurred by the division for children, youth and families.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
The Department states the bill has no fiscal impact on taxpayers or residents.
Your Community
This is a reporting requirement that does not alter services, programs, or community access to the Division for Children, Youth and Families.
Your Freedom
The bill does not restrict or expand individual rights or local control; it mandates internal government reporting.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Sponsor
Erica Layon (R)
The Short Version
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide annual detailed cost reports on the Division for Children, Youth and Families to legislators and oversight committees, including personnel costs, position classifications, and funding sources. The bill creates a new reporting requirement with no stated fiscal impact and does not change services, funding, or rights for NH residents.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ State legislators and oversight committees gain detailed visibility into division costs and staffing structure
- ▲ Public accountability through documented reporting of personnel and funding decisions
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ The Division for Children, Youth and Families must allocate staff time to compile detailed quarterly and annual reports
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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