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
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Transparency in child welfare spending can lead to better allocation of taxpayer dollars and identification of waste.
Your Community
Public reporting on child welfare spending improves accountability and can lead to better outcomes for vulnerable children.
Your Freedom
Government transparency is essential to informed civic participation and oversight.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Sponsor
Erica Layon (R)
The Short Version
Requires DHHS to publish a detailed annual report on spending by the Division for Children, Youth and Families. Increased transparency helps legislators and the public understand how child welfare funds are spent.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Taxpayers
- ▲ Children and families in the child welfare system
- ▲ Legislators overseeing DHHS
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ DHHS staff who must compile the report
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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