This bill authorizes the establishment of a historic marker on a highway to acknowledge the abuse suffered by former residents of the New Hampshire youth development center (YDC). The Historical Resources Council, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and with input from former residents, will determine the content of the marker. The bill emphasizes the importance of recognizing the pain and trauma experienced by the victims of sexual and physical abuse at the YDC, as well as the silence and denial from public officials regarding these issues.

The marker is to be installed after the closure and sale of the YDC property, with a deadline set for June 30, 2028. The bill also includes a provision for its effective date, which is 60 days after its passage. There are no deletions from current law, but the new legal language inserted includes the establishment of the marker and the responsibilities of the Historical Resources Council in this process. Additionally, the fiscal impact of the bill is currently undetermined, as noted by the Office of Legislative Budget Assistant.