SB189 Relative to fetal death records.
Relative to fetal death records.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Administrative record-keeping change with no financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Improves vital records accuracy and may provide comfort to families experiencing pregnancy loss.
Your Freedom
No significant impact on individual rights.
Status
Signed by the Governor on 02/06/2026; Chapter 2; Effective 06/06/2026
Sponsor
Suzanne Prentiss (D)
The Short Version
Updates procedures related to fetal death records. Signed by the Governor and effective June 2026. Improves record-keeping for vital statistics and provides closure for grieving families.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Families experiencing pregnancy loss
- ▲ Vital records administrators
- ▲ Public health researchers
Who Pays the Price
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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