This bill proposes the repeal of RSA 165:19, which currently holds relatives liable for supporting family members who are in need. The new legal language inserted into the bill eliminates the requirement for relatives to provide financial support to impoverished family members, effectively removing any legal obligation they may have had under the previous law. The bill is designed to relieve families of this responsibility, which is noted to be infrequently utilized.

The fiscal impact of this bill is expected to be minimal, as indicated by various associations and departments consulted, including the New Hampshire Municipal Association and the Department of Health and Human Services. They report that the provision is rarely used and does not anticipate any significant changes in county or local revenues and expenditures as a result of this repeal. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 165:19