NH HB621

Birth mothers must receive written notice that information from the birth worksheet is shared with the Department of Health and Human Services and other state agencies, with the opportunity to limit disclosure to the minimum necessary for vital records and public health

When a birth mother elects to limit disclosure, personal identifiers must be redacted before statistical information is shared with DHHS, and her election is recorded in the hospital medical record

The Department of Health and Human Services and Division of Vital Records must amend their memorandum of understanding by November 1, 2026 to implement the notice and consent requirements

DHHS estimates potential federal revenue loss of $12.5 million to $25 million if all birth mothers opt out, affecting programs including Maternal Mortality Review, Child Protective Services, Medicaid, and newborn screening programs

The act takes effect 60 days after passage