This bill establishes a foster care oversight subcommittee within the existing oversight commission on children's services. The new legal language inserted into RSA 21-V:10, III includes a subparagraph (f) that outlines the creation and responsibilities of the subcommittee. The subcommittee will consist of existing commission members and is tasked with providing oversight of foster care programs, reviewing their efficacy in collaboration with the office of the child advocate, and identifying best practices to recommend future legislation. The chair of the commission will appoint a legislative member as the chair of the subcommittee, along with at least four other members, and will determine the scope and due date for the annual report.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but adds significant new responsibilities aimed at enhancing the oversight and effectiveness of foster care services. The act is set to take effect upon its passage, which is approved for May 14, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-V:10
Version adopted by both bodies: 21-V:10
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 21-V:10