This bill establishes new requirements for psychological evaluations of children involved in delinquency and children in need of services (CHINS) proceedings, ensuring they receive the same level of evaluation as children in child protection cases. Specifically, the bill introduces two new sections to the existing laws: RSA 169-B:19-e and RSA 169-D:9-e. These sections mandate that any psychological evaluations, which include assessments of personality functioning, must be conducted or supervised by a licensed psychologist who has specialized training in evidence-based treatment for childhood trauma.

The bill does not delete any existing legal language but rather adds these new provisions to enhance the standards of care for children undergoing psychological evaluations in these legal contexts. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an approval date of June 10, 2025, and an effective date of August 9, 2025.