This bill amends the membership structure of the Governor's Commission on Addiction, Treatment, and Prevention by increasing the number of public members from seven to nine. It introduces two new positions: one member with expertise in gaming addiction and two members in long-term recovery, all appointed by the governor. Additionally, the bill specifies that the representative of the state's faith-based community will now be a voting member, rather than a nonvoting member as previously stated.

The changes to the commission's composition are reflected in the amendments to RSA 12-J:1, I, which now includes the new appointments and the increase in total public members. The bill aims to enhance the commission's effectiveness by incorporating diverse perspectives, particularly in areas of gaming addiction and long-term recovery, while also empowering faith-based representation in decision-making processes. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-J:1
SB422 text: 12-J:1