This bill amends the Critical Health Problems Reporting Act by adding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to the list of reportable health conditions. Specifically, it inserts a new subparagraph (d) into RSA 141-A:2, I, which mandates that healthcare facilities report any ALS diagnoses within 10 days of confirmation. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

The fiscal impact of the bill includes an estimated one-time expenditure of $741,335 in FY26 for the development of a secure surveillance system to manage ALS reports, as well as ongoing costs for an Information Technology Manager IV, projected at $120,000 in FY26, $146,000 in FY27, and $152,000 in FY28. The Department of Health and Human Services anticipates that the number of ALS diagnoses will be significantly higher than those for other critical health problems currently listed, necessitating these additional resources. The bill does not provide funding or authorize new positions, and it is expected to have no revenue impact.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 141-A:2