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Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

The House Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, chaired by Wayne MacDonald.

It shall be the duty of the Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs to consider all matters concerning the health of the inhabitants of the state; vital statistics; medical and related professions; the administration of welfare activities by the state government; matters relating to the special needs of our elderly citizens and such other matters as may be referred to it.

Members

Bills Referred, 2025-2026

HB 51: relative to hemp-derived cannabinoids and the definition of cannabis in therapeutic cannabis. (Died on the table)
HB 53: permitting qualifying patients and designated caregivers to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic use. (Died on the table)
HB 54-FN: allowing alternative treatment centers to operate for-profit. (Died on the table)
HB 58: establishing a committee to study legislative protections and accommodations for individuals with long COVID. (Killed)
HB 63: relative to the use of nasal spray to treat anaphylaxis. (Died on the table)
HB 70-FN: relative to the use of electronic medical records. (Killed)
HB 72: extending the commission to study telehealth services. (Signed into law)
HB 73: relative to harm reduction, substance misuse, and the governor's commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery. (Signed into law)
HB 94-FN: relative to coverage of circumcision under the state Medicaid plan. (Killed)
HB 117: relative to the substitution of biological products. (Signed into law)
HB 126: relative to prescriptions for certain controlled drugs. (Signed into law)
HB 205-FN: relative to exempting veterans from certification fees for therapeutic cannabis. (Killed)
HB 223: relative to licensing requirements for health care facilities that operate within 15 miles of a critical access hospital. (Died on the table)
HB 301: relative to cultivation locations for alternative treatment centers. (Died on the table)
HB 357: relative to the department of health and human services' rulemaking authority regarding immunization requirements. (Killed)
HB 358: relative to exemption from immunization requirements on the basis of religious belief. (Vetoed, override failed)
HB 370: reestablishing the commission to study the delivery of behavioral crisis services to individuals with mental illness with an impairment primarily due to intellectual disability. (Signed into law)
HB 377-FN: relative to health care professionals administering hormone treatments and puberty blockers and relative to recognizing the second Thursday in October as children's environmental health day. (Signed into law)
HB 392-FN: directing the dissolution of the department of health and human services' office ofhealth access and the department of environmental services' functions for environmental justice. (Killed)
HB 455: relative to reports by the department of health and human services regarding Medicaid enhancement for children and pregnant women. (Signed into law)
HB 524-FN: relative to disbursement of funds by the New Hampshire vaccine association. (Signed into law)
HB 548-FN: relative to licensing requirements for health care facilities that operate on a membership-based business model. (Killed)
HB 559: relative to staffing requirements in emergency medical transport vehicles. (Killed)
HB 576-FN: relative to tracking the number of ALS diagnoses in the state. (Killed)
HB 606: relative to a patient's right to appropriate reproductive care for medical conditions. (Signed into law)
HB 621-FN: allowing the birth mother to opt out of sharing certain information from the birth worksheet with state agencies. (Killed)
HB 634: relative to the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders. (Died: the chambers did not agree on a version)
HB 636-FN: relative to community mental health providers. (Killed)
HB 645-FN: relative to data collection and reporting requirements of the prescription drug affordability board. (Died on the table)
HB 664-A: relative to childhood immunization requirements. (Killed)
HB 679: relative to immunization requirements. (Killed)
HB 701-FN: relative to the terminal patients' right to try act. (Signed into law)
HB 704-FN-A: making an appropriation to the retired senior volunteer program. (Died on the table)
HB 712-FN: limiting breast surgeries for minors, relative to residential care and health facility licensing, and relative to the collection and reporting of abortion statistics by health care providers and medical facilities. (Signed into law)
HB 724-FN: relative to lead paint poisoning prevention and remediation. (Indefinitely postponed)
HB 731-FN: relative to supportive housing options for individuals with developmental disabilities. (Signed into law)
HB 732-FN: to enhance informed consent and accountability in psychotropic drug prescriptions for children under Medicaid. (Killed)
HB 743-FN: relative to patient access to health care prices and billing practices. (Killed)
HB 751-FN: establishing a committee to study licensure of outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities, authorizing parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state, and creating a limited exemption from parental consent required for certain recordings under the parental bill of rights. (Died when the session ended)
HB 756-FN: relative to establishing a blood lead level testing requirement for children entering daycare and public schools. (Killed)
HB 1022: relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements. (Killed)
HB 1070-FN: relative to the involuntary emergency admission process. (Killed)
HB 1071: repealing immunity afforded health care facilities when following directives adopted in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency. (Killed)
HB 1117-FN: relative to the right of licensed health care providers to freely communicate with patients, colleagues, and the public about medical information, emerging therapies, and treatment options. (Referred for interim study)
HB 1179: relative to minimum nursing home staffing standards. (Died when the session ended)
HB 1219: relative to immunization requirements in foster family homes and relative to financial eligibility for the Medicare savings program. (Became law unsigned)
HB 1249: authorizing pharmacists to provide certain medical devices associated with prescribed medication. (Referred for interim study)
HB 1316: restricting the collection and disclosure of autism-related data by state agencies. (Died when the session ended)
HB 1317: relative to patient privacy protections. (Died on the table)
HB 1318: renewing the committee to study non-pharmacological treatment options for patients with chronic pain. (Signed into law)
HB 1321: relative to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy. (Killed)
HB 1335: requiring health care providers to disclose to patients indirect financial incentives received by the provider. (Killed)
HB 1337: repealing the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum disorders. (Vetoed, override failed)
HB 1368: establishing a committee to study the availability of and access to primary care providers, especially in rural areas of the state. (Killed)
HB 1372: establishing a commission to study the feasibility of reestablishing a state psychiatric hospital for adults with severe mental illness. (Referred for interim study)
HB 1449: limiting times vaccine clinics may operate at schools, with certain exceptions. (Died: the chambers did not agree on a version)
HB 1562-FN: relative to licensing requirements for health care facilities that operate on a membership-based business model. (Died when the session ended)
HB 1584-FN: directing the department of health and human services to provide notice of medical and religious exemptions from immunization requirements and relative to notice of drug pricing options. (Signed into law)
HB 1653: relative to emergency medical care provided at freestanding hospital emergency facilities. (Died on the table)
HB 1706-FN: repealing the refugee resettlement program in the department of health and human services and prohibiting expenditure of state funds on refugee resettlement. (Killed)
HB 1719-FN: removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law. (Referred for interim study)
HB 1720-FN: relative to notice to child day care providers of child care scholarships. (Died on the table)
HB 1734-FN: establishing a committee to study the feasibility of establishing experimental treatment centers in New Hampshire and the oversight thereof. (Died: the chambers did not agree on a version)
HB 1735-FN: relative to the practice of pharmacy, the dispensing of certain medications by pharmacists, and permitting treatment of certain severe illness under the right to try act. (Signed into law)
HB 1747-FN: relative to treatment of perinatal mental health conditions. (Killed)
HB 1755-FN: relative to the 340B discounted drug purchasing program. (Referred for interim study)
HB 1760-FN-A: repealing the directive that the department of health and human services seek a waiver to establish pharmacy copayment and premium requirements under the state Medicaid plan and making an appropriation therefor. (Killed)
HB 1763-FN: establishing a committee to study siting and maintenance rules regarding certain intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and acquired brain disorder (ABD) community residences. (Signed into law)
HB 1772-FN-A: relative to prescribing ibogaine for investigational use only and adopting the physician associate licensure compact. (Signed into law)
HB 1773-FN: relative to food and drink purchased under SNAP, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program. (Killed)
HB 1782-FN: relative to access to rural maternal health care and directing the department of health and human services to develop a rural maternal health care delivery pilot program. (Killed)
HB 1784-FN: relative to the health care consumer protection trust fund. (Referred for interim study)
HB 1790-FN: relative to involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder. (Referred for interim study)
HB 1794-FN: directing the department of health and human services to identify the impact of Medicaid changes on New Hampshire residents' access to health care. (Died when the session ended)
HB 1796-FN: allowing the use of psilocybin in approved clinical settings to treat qualified medical conditions. (Died when the session ended)
HB 1797-FN: relative to eligibility for public assistance, including the New Hampshire employment program, family assistance program, and SNAP. (Referred for interim study)
HB 1798-FN: relative to the coverage of diapers under the state Medicaid plan. (Died on the table)
HB 1809-FN: establishing a medical psilocybin advisory board to assess the advantages and disadvantages of the use of psilocybin for therapeutic purposes. (Killed)
HB 1811-FN: repealing statutory immunization requirements for children. (Killed)
HR 14: relative to litigation concerning healthcare monopolies. (Killed)
HR 16: recognizing the essential contributions of frontline health workers in assisting the state to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and urging greater attention and support for local frontline health workers. (Adopted by the House)
HCR 7: recognizing abortion as a critical component of comprehensive reproductive health care. (Died on the table)
SB 18: permitting the commissioner of health and human services to authorize additional beds for a pediatric intermediate care facility under certain circumstances. (Signed into law)
SB 36-FN: relative to the collection and reporting of abortion statistics by health care providers and medical facilities. (Signed into law)
SB 37: relative to residential care and health facility licensing. (Killed)
SB 92-FN: relative to the collection of birth worksheet information. (Signed into law)
SB 118-FN: relative to the personal needs allowance of residents of nursing homes; making an appropriation to the department of health and human services for Hampstead hospital and residential treatment facility staff; establishing the Hampstead hospital and residential treatment facility capital investment fund; and permitting qualifying patients and designated caregivers to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic use. (Signed into law)
SB 119-FN: relative to Medicaid pharmaceutical services and relative to standing orders for Ivermectin. (Died: the chambers did not agree on a version)
SB 130-FN: establishing a commission to study delivery models for emergency medical services in the state of New Hampshire. (Killed)
SB 133-FN: relative to the designation of emergency medical services performed by ambulance service providers as essential services. (Signed into law)
SB 134-FN: relative to work requirements under the state Medicaid program. (Signed into law)
SB 138: relative to record requests by health care providers. (Signed into law)
SB 202: relative to Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia training for first responders. (Signed into law)
SB 243-FN: relative to the child care scholarship program. (Died on the table)
SB 248: establishing a committee to study palliative and hospice care in New Hampshire. (Signed into law)
SB 250: relative to pharmacist administration of long-acting injectable drugs. (Signed into law)
SB 251: establishing a commission to study the delivery of public health services through regional public health networks and the continued development of coordinated responses to public health incidents and emergencies in New Hampshire.?. (Killed)
SB 252: relative to criteria for providing certain medical care through telemedicine. (Signed into law)
SB 257: establishing a committee to study state guidelines for Medicaid eligibility determinations. (Killed)
SB 421: relative to the membership and duties of the trauma medical review committee and establishing a study committee to review the membership and duties of other boards and an appointment related to emergency medical services. (Signed into law)
SB 422: relative to membership of the governor's commission on addiction, treatment, and prevention. (Killed)
SB 441-FN: relative to the financial responsibility for local assistance and enabling municipalities to request a hearing regarding the residency of an assisted person. (Referred for interim study)
SB 453: authorizing advanced practice registered nurses and physician associates to make certain certifications. (Signed into law)
SB 454-FN: requiring the department of health and human services to update existing relevant public health outreach programs by incorporating information to aid public understanding and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. (Signed into law)
SB 468: relative to enabling alternative treatment centers to operate a greenhouse cultivation location. (Veto overridden, became law)
SB 501: relative to authorization of seclusion or restraint during a personal safety emergency by a physician, physician associate, or advanced practice registered nurse. (Died on the table)
SB 520: relative to breast surgeries for minors. (Died on the table)
SB 543-FN: relative to long-term care eligibility and making an appropriation therefor. (Killed)
SB 545-FN: relative to financial eligibility for the Medicare savings program. (Killed)
SB 549-FN: requiring certain syringe service program entities to provide options for disposal of used syringes and needles and creating reporting requirements for such entities. (Signed into law)
SB 615-FN: establishing a commission to study the use and regulation of SNAP in New Hampshire. (Signed into law)
SB 670-FN-A: establishing a developmental services oversight commission; relative to reporting requirements regarding the death of a child in residential care; and relative to the registry of founded reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. (Signed into law)

And 1,663 bills in 18 earlier terms.

Recent Meetings

The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on October 15, 2026 for executive sessions on HB 1372, HB 1755-FN, HB 1784-FN, HB 1790-FN and SB 441-FN. On HB 1372 it recommended refer for interim study, 18–0. On HB 1755-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 18–0. On HB 1784-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 18–0. On HB 1790-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 18–0. On SB 441-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 17–1.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on September 29, 2026 for a subcommittee work session on HB 1755-FN.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on September 23, 2026 for subcommittee work sessions on HB 1755-FN, HB 1784-FN, HB 1790-FN, HB 1372 and SB 441-FN.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on April 15, 2026 for executive sessions on SB 441-FN, SB 543-FN, SB 549-FN, SB 421, SB 422, SB 453, SB 454-FN, SB 468, SB 520, SB 615-FN, SB 670-FN-A, SB 501 and SB 545-FN. On SB 441-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 17–1. On SB 543-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On SB 549-FN it recommended ought to pass, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On SB 421 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On SB 422 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On SB 453 it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On SB 454-FN it recommended ought to pass, 14–4. On SB 468 it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On SB 520 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On SB 615-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On SB 670-FN-A it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 13–5, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On SB 501 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On SB 545-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on April 8, 2026 for public hearings on SB 545-FN, SB 468, SB 520, SB 453, SB 501, SB 441-FN and SB 615-FN.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on March 25, 2026 for public hearings on SB 421, SB 422, SB 454-FN, SB 543-FN, SB 670-FN-A and SB 549-FN.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on March 4, 2026 for executive sessions on HB 1070-FN, HB 1117-FN, HB 1249, HB 1335, HB 1337, HB 1449, HB 1706-FN, HB 1760-FN-A, HB 1772-FN-A, HB 1773-FN, HB 1790-FN, HB 1794-FN, HB 1797-FN and HB 1071. On HB 1070-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 18–0. On HB 1117-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1249 it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On HB 1335 it recommended ought to pass, 10–8, with a minority recommending refer for interim study. On HB 1337 it recommended ought to pass, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1449 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1706-FN it recommended ought to pass, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1760-FN-A it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 1772-FN-A it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending refer for interim study. On HB 1773-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1790-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 18–0. On HB 1794-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 11–7, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 1797-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1071 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on February 25, 2026 for public hearings on HB 1337, HB 1117-FN, HB 1449 and HB 1797-FN.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on February 24, 2026 for public hearings on HB 1790-FN, HB 1773-FN, HB 1071, HB 1706-FN and HB 1772-FN-A.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on February 18, 2026 for public hearings on HB 1760-FN-A, HB 1794-FN, HB 1070-FN, HB 1249 and HB 1335. It also held executive sessions on HB 1022, HB 1219, HB 1316, HB 1317, HB 1318, HB 1321, HB 1368 and HB 1372. On HB 1022 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1219 it recommended ought to pass, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1316 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 1317 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 11–7, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 1318 it recommended ought to pass, 17–1. On HB 1321 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 18–0. On HB 1368 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 18–0. On HB 1372 it recommended refer for interim study, 18–0.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on February 11, 2026 for public hearings on HB 1317, HB 1318, HB 1321, HB 1368, HB 1782-FN and HB 1372. It also held executive sessions on HB 1784-FN, HB 1782-FN, HB 1811-FN, HB 1179, HB 1562-FN, HB 1734-FN and HB 1735-FN. On HB 1784-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 18–0. On HB 1782-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 16–0. On HB 1811-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1179 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 11–7, with a minority recommending refer for interim study. On HB 1562-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1734-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1735-FN it recommended ought to pass, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on February 4, 2026 for public hearings on HB 1811-FN, HB 1022, HB 1219 and HB 1316.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on January 28, 2026 for public hearings on HB 1734-FN, HB 1735-FN and HB 1562-FN. It also held executive sessions on HB 1562-FN, HB 1584-FN, HB 1719-FN, HB 1809-FN, HB 1720-FN, HB 1755-FN, HB 1763-FN, HB 1796-FN, HB 1653 and HB 1798-FN. On HB 1562-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1584-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1719-FN it recommended ought to pass, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1809-FN it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On HB 1720-FN it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On HB 1755-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 18–0. On HB 1763-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 18–0. On HB 1796-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 11–7, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 1653 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–7, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 1798-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass with amendment.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on January 21, 2026 for public hearings on HB 1720-FN, HB 1747-FN, HB 1755-FN, HB 1763-FN, HB 1653 and HB 1179. It also held an executive session on HB 1747-FN. On HB 1747-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 15–0.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on January 14, 2026 for public hearings on HB 1584-FN, HB 1719-FN, HB 1784-FN, HB 1798-FN, HB 1796-FN and HB 1809-FN.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on November 12, 2025 for executive sessions on SB 134-FN, HB 392-FN, HB 621-FN and SB 36-FN. On SB 134-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 11–6, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 392-FN it recommended ought to pass, 9–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 621-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 17–0. On SB 36-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–7, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on November 3, 2025 for a subcommittee work session on SB 134-FN.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on October 22, 2025 for a subcommittee work session on SB 134-FN.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on October 8, 2025 for a subcommittee work session on HB 621-FN.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on October 1, 2025 for a subcommittee work session on SB 134-FN.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on April 30, 2025 for executive sessions on SB 138, SB 257, SB 37, SB 92-FN, SB 118-FN, SB 119-FN, SB 134-FN, SB 202, SB 243-FN, SB 248, SB 251, SB 252, SB 130-FN and SB 36-FN. On SB 138 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 16–1. On SB 257 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–7, with a minority recommending ought to pass with amendment. On SB 37 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On SB 92-FN it recommended ought to pass, 17–1. On SB 118-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 18–0. On SB 119-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On SB 134-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 11–6, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On SB 202 it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On SB 243-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On SB 248 it recommended ought to pass, 16–2. On SB 251 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 11–6, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On SB 252 it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On SB 130-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On SB 36-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–7, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on April 23, 2025 for public hearings on SB 36-FN, SB 248, SB 250, SB 252 and SB 257. It also held an executive session on SB 250. On SB 250 it recommended ought to pass, 16–0.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on April 16, 2025 for public hearings on SB 130-FN, SB 133-FN, SB 138, SB 134-FN and SB 243-FN. It also held an executive session on SB 133-FN. On SB 133-FN it recommended ought to pass, 16–0.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on April 9, 2025 for public hearings on SB 18, SB 37, SB 92-FN, SB 118-FN, SB 119-FN, SB 202 and SB 251. It also held an executive session on SB 18. On SB 18 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 15–0.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on March 19, 2025 for executive sessions on HB 377-FN, HB 70-FN, HB 548-FN, HB 559, HB 606, HB 621-FN, HB 636-FN, HB 664-A, HB 679, HB 701-FN, HB 712-FN and HB 731-FN. On HB 377-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 70-FN it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On HB 548-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 559 it recommended ought to pass, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 606 it recommended ought to pass, 15–3, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 621-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 17–0. On HB 636-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 18–0. On HB 664-A it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 18–0. On HB 679 it recommended ought to pass, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 701-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 18–0. On HB 712-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 731-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 18–0.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on March 12, 2025 for public hearings on HB 606, HB 621-FN, HB 636-FN, HB 664-A and HB 679.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on March 5, 2025 for public hearings on HB 559, HB 357, HB 358 and HB 701-FN. It also held executive sessions on HB 357 and HB 358. On HB 357 it recommended ought to pass, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 358 it recommended ought to pass, 10–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on March 3, 2025 for public hearings on HB 377-FN and HB 712-FN.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on February 26, 2025 for public hearings on HB 732-FN, HR 16, HR 14 and HB 455. It also held executive sessions on HB 732-FN, HR 16, HR 14 and HB 455. On HB 455 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 17–0.
The Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs met on February 19, 2025 for public hearings on HB 731-FN, HB 117, HCR 7 and HB 70-FN. It also held executive sessions on HCR 7 and HB 117.

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Members

Bills Referred, 2025-2026

Recent Meetings

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