HB 1162 (2020): relative to adoption and parentage; the office of the child advocate; reimbursement of court ordered services for juveniles; the legal representation of children in the juvenile justice system; the best interest of the child under RSA 169-C and the duties of the oversight commission on children's services; insurance coverage for children's early intervention services; expanding the family-centered early supports and services (FCESS) program to children under the age of 3 who are born substance-exposed; the child abuse and neglect central registry; establishing a kinship navigator program; missing children; dispositional hearings under RSA 169-B; and the rebuttable presumption of harm under the child protection act.
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@misc{bill-2020-hb1162, title = {HB 1162 (2020): relative to adoption and parentage; the office of the child advocate; reimbursement of court ordered services for juveniles; the legal representation of children in the juvenile justice system; the best interest of the child under RSA 169-C and the duties of the oversight commission on children's services; insurance coverage for children's early intervention services; expanding the family-centered early supports and services (FCESS) program to children under the age of 3 who are born substance-exposed; the child abuse and neglect central registry; establishing a kinship navigator program; missing children; dispositional hearings under RSA 169-B; and the rebuttable presumption of harm under the child protection act.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2020/hb1162}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }
HB 1162 (2020)
relative to adoption and parentage; the office of the child advocate; reimbursement of court ordered services for juveniles; the legal representation of children in the juvenile justice system; the best interest of the child under RSA 169-C and the duties of the oversight commission on children's services; insurance coverage for children's early intervention services; expanding the family-centered early supports and services (FCESS) program to children under the age of 3 who are born substance-exposed; the child abuse and neglect central registry; establishing a kinship navigator program; missing children; dispositional hearings under RSA 169-B; and the rebuttable presumption of harm under the child protection act.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 26
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0438h) by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0438h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 9, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1417s). The committee's amendment (2020-1417s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 16, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On June 30, 2020 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a roll call 209–119, on a motion by Rep. Patrick Long. The bill was enrolled on July 14, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 20, 2020, making it Chapter 26 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mary Jane Mulligan (D - Graf 12)
- Rep. Michelle St. John (D - Hills 27)
- Rep. Erin Hennessey (R - Graf 1)
- Rep. Kimberly Rice (R - Hills 37)
- Rep. Skip Berrien (D - Rock 18)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
- Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Martha Hennessey (D - SD5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- February 13, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- June 9, 2020, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0438h — voice vote, passed
- July 1, 2020, House: Concur — yeas 209, nays 119, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Children and Family Law
- February 4, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 206
- February 13, 2020: Executive Session: 02/13/2020 10:00 am LOB 206
- February 18, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0438h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 16-1; RC)
- March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-0438h : AA VV 03/11/2020
- March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0438h: MA VV 03/11/2020
- March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and Referred to Judiciary
- June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/09/2020, 09:40 am, on proposed amendment #2020-1324s
- June 5, 2020: Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email
- June 5, 2020: Members of the public may attend using the following links:
- June 5, 2020: 1. To sign-in and/or speak in support or opposition, please register in advance by using this link: https://www.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GczpBlBoSO6SqCEMuhnt1A
- June 5, 2020: 2. To submit your testimony to the committee, please send all documents via email to [email protected]
- June 5, 2020: 3. To listen via telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-301-715-8592, or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900¬6833
- June 5, 2020: 4. Or iPhone one-tap: 19292056099,,94971632122# or +13017158592,,94971632122#
- June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 949 7163 2122
- June 5, 2020: 6. To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA
- June 5, 2020: The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: [email protected] or call (603-271-3043)
- June 9, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/09/2020, 09:00 am
- June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1417s , 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1417s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: Sen. Bradley Moved to divide the Question on Ought to Pass with Amendment on: Sections 1-8 and 57, and Sections 9-57; 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1417s : Sections 1-8 and 57, AA,VV; 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1417s : Sections 9-57, AA,VV; 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
- June 17, 2020: The Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 06/16/2020
- June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Long): MA RC 209-119 06/30/2020
- June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
- July 14, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
- July 20, 2020: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/20/2020; Chapter 26; I. Sec. 9-11/ 39-43 and 45-50 Eff: 09/18/2020 II. Sec. 30/ 32/ 33/ 35/ 44/ 51-53 and 55 Eff: 07/01/2020 III. Sec. 1-8/ 12-29 and RSA 169-C:12-f III as inserted by Sec. 54 Eff: 01/01/2021 IV. Sec 31/ 34 and 36 Eff: 07/01/2021 V. Sec. 56 Eff 07/01/2024 VI. Rem. Eff: 07/20/2020
Laws It Would Change
- RSA 170-B:4
- RSA 170-B:7
- RSA 170-B:11
- RSA 170-B:18
- RSA 170-B:19
- RSA 170-B:25
- RSA 168-B:2
- RSA 170-B:2
- RSA 169-B:6
- RSA 169-B:7
- RSA 169-B:11
- RSA 169-B:14
- RSA 169-B:19
- RSA 169-B:20
- RSA 169-B:21
- RSA 169-C:8
- RSA 169-D:5
- RSA 169-D:6
- RSA 169-D:17
- RSA 169-D:18-a
- RSA 169-B:12
- RSA 169-B
- RSA 169-D:12
- RSA 169-D
- RSA 169-C:2
- RSA 170-G:19
- RSA 415:6-n
- RSA 415:18-s
- RSA 420-A:17-g
- RSA 420-B:8-r
- RSA 171-A
- RSA 169-C:35
- RSA 170-G
- RSA 169-E:1
- RSA 621:19
- RSA 169-C:3
- RSA 169-C
- RSA 169-B:12-a
- RSA 169-D:12-a
- RSA 170-G:18
- RSA 169-B:40
- RSA 169-C:27
- RSA 169-D:29
- RSA 169-B:2-a
- RSA 169-C:12-f
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