This bill proposes the repeal of the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects, including the associated rulemaking authority for the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. Specifically, it repeals RSA 171-A:19-a, which pertains to the committee, and RSA 171-A:19-b, which outlines the rulemaking authority related to the committee. The bill is intended to streamline operations within the Department of Health and Human Services and was requested by the department itself.

The fiscal impact of this bill is projected to result in a net savings of $59,000 annually for the state, as the administrative support functions currently provided through a contract will be eliminated. Although $4,000 will still be required each year to comply with federal record maintenance rules, the overall reduction in expenditures is expected to benefit the general fund. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and it does not authorize any new positions or funding.