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NH SB668

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Watters

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the New Hampshire Historical Resources Council, in cooperation with the Department of Transportation, to determine content for a highway historical marker acknowledging abuse suffered by former residents of the Youth Development Center (YDC).

  • Requires the council to provide opportunities for comment by former YDC residents when developing the marker content.

  • Mandates consideration of public reports and news articles about hundreds of surviving victims of sexual and physical abuse at the YDC, including lasting trauma and historical silence by public officials.

  • Sets a deadline for marker placement after the closure and sale of the YDC property, or no later than June 30, 2028.

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage.

Legislative Description

Authorizing a historic marker on a highway for the purpose of acknowledging the abuse of former residents of the youth development center.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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