HB767 Expanding requirements for reports to law enforcement by the department of health and human services.
Expanding requirements for reports to law enforcement by the department of health and human services.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Mandatory reporting to law enforcement can improve child safety but may also deter families from accessing social services.
Your Freedom
Expanded government reporting requirements reduce privacy for families interacting with DHHS.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/16/2026; Senate Journal 9
Sponsor
David Love (R)
The Short Version
Expands mandatory reporting requirements from DHHS to law enforcement for certain cases. This could improve child safety by ensuring law enforcement is notified of serious abuse cases, but could also deter families from seeking help.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Children in dangerous situations
- ▲ Law enforcement investigating abuse
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Families who may avoid seeking help due to fear of law enforcement involvement
- ▼ DHHS workers with additional reporting burden
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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