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SB516 Relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.

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Relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

5

Overall Impact Score

Concerning

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

5
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Your Wallet

Changes to DHHS executive positions could affect salary costs but the direct financial impact on residents is minimal.

5
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Your Community

The structure of DHHS leadership positions affects how well the department serves NH residents, but this is primarily an organizational management decision.

5
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Your Freedom

Internal government staffing classification with no direct impact on individual freedoms.

Status

Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 House Journal 14

Sponsor

Patrick Long (D)

The Short Version

Addresses certain unclassified (executive-level) positions within the Department of Health and Human Services. These positions typically include senior leadership roles that are exempt from the classified civil service system.

Who's Behind This Bill?

Who Benefits

  • DHHS employees affected by classification changes
  • The department's ability to recruit qualified leadership

Who Pays the Price

  • Taxpayers if positions result in higher salary costs

Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.

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