This bill establishes a study committee tasked with exploring the restoration of competency for criminal defendants in New Hampshire, requiring it to submit legislative proposals by July 1, 2025. The bill addresses the growing need for competency evaluations and restoration services, noting a significant increase in competency orders over the past five years. It highlights the inadequacies of the current restoration process, where less than half of individuals ordered for restoration are able to return to court, which is notably lower than national averages. To improve the competency restoration process, the bill introduces a new subdivision to RSA 135, creating a two-year pilot program for a forensic liaison (FL) position within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The FL will assist defendants in obtaining evaluations and treatment, coordinate care, and provide progress updates to the court. The program will be implemented in selected judicial jurisdictions, contingent upon adequate funding. The bill also includes the requirement for DHHS to establish this pilot program and create forensic liaison positions, while it removes any existing provisions related to competency restoration programs as none currently exist in the state. The fiscal implications are significant, with anticipated costs for staffing and administrative expenses, although specific figures are not yet determinable.