This bill establishes that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be financially responsible 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 were 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, indicating a shift in the scope of financial responsibility.

The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an approval date of July 15, 2025, and an effective date of September 13, 2025. This legislative change aims to ensure that the DHHS is accountable for the financial aspects of care for children in specific treatment placements, thereby potentially impacting the funding and resources allocated for these services.

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