This bill establishes the financial responsibility of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for children undergoing treatment episodes. Specifically, it amends RSA 186-C:19-b, I(a) to clarify that "children in placement for which the department of health and human services has financial responsibility" includes all children receiving special education or related services whose placements are made under specific statutes, namely RSA 169-B, 169-C, and 193:27, VII. Notably, the bill removes the reference to RSA 169-D from the list of applicable statutes, thereby excluding it from the DHHS's financial responsibility.

The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of September 13, 2025. This legislative change aims to ensure that the DHHS is accountable for the financial aspects of placements for children requiring special education services, while also delineating the specific legal frameworks under which this responsibility applies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186-C:19-b
As Amended by the Senate: 186-C:19-b
Version adopted by both bodies: 186-C:19-b