HB 178 (2025): relative to foster parent representation of foster children with disabilities.
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HB 178 (2025)
relative to foster parent representation of foster children with disabilities.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 117
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2025 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2025, with 5 people signed in online: 3 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee met in executive session on January 21, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. On February 6, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2025 and was referred to the Senate Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 23, 2025, making it Chapter 117 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Nancy Murphy (D - Hills 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Loren Selig (D - Straf 10)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Rep. Peter Petrigno (D - Hills 43)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
- Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9)
- Rep. Cassandra Levesque (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Susan Elberger (D - Hills 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2025, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- January 21, 2025, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- February 6, 2025: consent calendar, House
- April 24, 2025, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Children and Family Law, SH 103
- May 8, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 6, 2025, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 8, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2025: Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Children and Family Law
- January 21, 2025: Public Hearing: 01/21/2025 01:30 pm LOB 206-208
- January 21, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/21/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- January 21, 2025: Executive Session: 01/21/2025 01:30 pm LOB 206-208
- February 6, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/06/2025
- March 6, 2025: Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Children and Family Law
- April 24, 2025: Hearing: 04/24/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
- May 8, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/08/2025; Vote 3-0; CC
- May 8, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/08/2025
- June 12, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/12/2025)
- June 12, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/12/2025
- June 23, 2025: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/23/2025; Chapter 117; eff. 08/23/2025