Protect Disability Civil Rights in New Hampshire — Support HB 1593

Disability civil rights should not depend on changing federal rules or agency decisions. HB 1593 makes sure disability nondiscrimination protections already recognized under Section 504 are clearly written into New Hampshire law.This matters because state law creates consistency. It builds accountability. It makes protections easier to enforce across schools, healthcare, housing, jobs, and other public services.When protections are not clearly written into law, people with disabilities can face confusion about their rights. Access can vary from place to place. It can also be harder to challenge discrimination.HB 1593 helps close that gap. It makes clear that people cannot be excluded from programs or services because they are disabled. It also creates clear ways to respond when discrimination happens.Legislators need to hear from constituents. Disability policy is often talked about as if it is abstract. In reality, these decisions affect whether people can go to school, get healthcare, keep a job, take part in community life, and live with dignity.Contacting your legislators shows that disability rights are real and part of everyday life. These are civil rights that affect families across New Hampshire.When lawmakers hear directly from disabled people, families, educators, providers, and community members, policies are more likely to reflect real experiences instead of assumptions. Your voice matters. Nondiscrimination is not optional. It is a civil right.