This bill proposes the removal of certain reporting requirements related to public welfare in New Hampshire. Specifically, it eliminates the obligation for municipal overseers of public welfare to submit an annual report to the Department of Health and Human Services detailing the number of individuals assisted and the associated costs. The bill also repeals the requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a report to the legislature regarding 10-year current services cost projections. The changes are reflected in the amendments to RSA 41:46 and RSA 9:9-f, with the deletion of specific language regarding these reporting duties.

The bill is introduced at the request of the Department of Health and Human Services and aims to streamline processes by removing what is deemed an obsolete requirement. The fiscal impact of this legislation is estimated to be less than $10,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 to 2029. The act will take effect upon its passage, thereby expediting the removal of these reporting obligations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41:46, 9:9-f, 9:9-e
SB401 text: 41:46, 9:9-f