NH HB1565

Allows reports of suspected child abuse or neglect to include the name, address, or phone number of the person making the report to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Removes civil and criminal immunity for persons who knowingly file false reports of abuse or neglect, and for mandatory reporters who knowingly fail to report suspected abuse

Creates a new misdemeanor offense for knowingly providing false information about suspected child abuse or neglect to the department or to mandatory reporters

Establishes a private right of action allowing persons harmed by intentionally false reports to sue for monetary damages and other appropriate relief

Takes effect July 1, 2026