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NH SB423
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Regina Birdsell
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AI Summary
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Reestablishes the commission to study PTSD incidence in first responders and whether PTSD should be covered under workers' compensation
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Expands commission membership to 17 members, including legislators, state commissioners (labor, safety, insurance, corrections), representatives from municipal associations, fire chiefs, police associations, EMTs, and adds a new member from the New Hampshire comfort dog community
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Directs the commission to study succession plans for experienced first responders and peer support programs, including whether to consolidate all peer programs under one standardized organization
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Requires an interim report by November 1, 2026 and a final report by November 1, 2027, submitted to legislative leadership, the governor, and the state library
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The commission automatically sunsets on November 1, 2027 through a built-in repeal provision
Legislative Description
Reestablishing the commission to study the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder in first responders.
Last Action
==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/19/2026 11:10 am GP 231
3/10/2026