HB621 Allowing the birth mother to opt out of sharing certain information from the birth worksheet with state agencies.
Allowing the birth mother to opt out of sharing certain information from the birth worksheet with state agencies.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Balances data collection for public health purposes against individual privacy during a sensitive time.
Your Freedom
Protects new mothers' privacy by letting them control what personal information the government collects and shares.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 73
Sponsor
Bill Bolton (D)
The Short Version
Would have allowed new mothers to opt out of sharing certain personal information from birth worksheets with state agencies. This addresses privacy concerns about sensitive health and personal data collected during childbirth.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ New mothers who want privacy protection
- ▲ Privacy advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State agencies that use birth data for public health analysis
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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