This bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the establishment and operation of supervised visitation centers in each county of New Hampshire. The new legal language inserted into the law includes the creation of a new subdivision, "Supervised Visitation Centers," under RSA 170-G, specifically section 170-G:22. The bill outlines that the DHHS will contract with qualified organizations to run these centers, which must adhere to the Guiding Principles of Safe Havens and seek community input for their planning and operation. The RFP will require detailed plans and budgets from applicants, addressing various operational needs such as wages, benefits, safety procedures, and payment policies.

The fiscal impact of the bill is indeterminable, as it does not provide funding or authorize new positions. However, the DHHS estimates that the initial cost of opening and operating the ten centers could exceed $5 million, with ongoing annual costs ranging from $1.5 million to $2 million. The bill does not delete any existing legal language but introduces new requirements for the establishment of these centers, which aim to provide safe environments for supervised visitation. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.