New Hampshire Bills

died · New Hampshire · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 523: relative to the office of child advocate's oversight of restraint and seclusion reports.

HB 523 requires child welfare facilities and schools to submit restraint and seclusion reports to the Office of the Child Advocate within 5 days of an incident, creating a confidential central reporting location for these records. It mandates that the Office of the Child Advocate gain access to facilities and staff for independent review of such incidents, with new classified staff positions (including two case aides and a children's services analyst) established to handle this oversight. The bill also clarifies that escorting a combative child while maintaining an upright position does not count as restraint, and specifies immediate phone notification for child fatalities or serious injuries. This legislation directly affects children in care, facilities using restraints, and the Office of the Child Advocate, which gains formal authority over these reports.

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 623: relative to prohibiting corporations from purchasing single-family homes for a certain amount of time.

Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 216-141 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 29

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 444: relative to a tenant's right to notification prior to the sale of a multi-family home.

HB 444 requires landlords of multi-family residential properties (like apartment buildings) to provide tenants with 45 days' written notice before finalizing a sale, and gives tenants the opportunity to make a purchase offer matching any third-party offer. This directly affects tenants living in multi-unit housing when their landlord plans to sell the property. The key mechanism is the mandatory 45-day notice period plus the right to submit a purchase offer, ensuring tenants have time to consider buying the property they reside in. The bill aims to provide tenants with greater stability and opportunity during property sales.

Topics ✓ Housing