New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 516 — relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 138; Effective 06/12/2026

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 22, 2026.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill addresses unclassified positions in the Department of Health and Human Services.

This legislation relates to certain unclassified positions within the Department of Health and Human Services. It outlines specific provisions regarding these positions to clarify their status.

Summary

relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

12 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 516 includes a new chapter heading that clearly identifies it as "CHAPTER 138" and specifies its key elements, like the job title changes for certain positions within the Department of Health and Human Services. The effective date is also reaffirmed as being upon passage. These revisions help clarify the bill's purpose and ensure that the changes will take effect immediately after approval, which is important for timely implementation of the new job titles.

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SB 516 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 01/29/2026 0117s SESSION 26-2069 05/09 SENATE BILL 516 AN ACT relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.
CHAPTER 138 SB 516 - FINAL VERSION 01/29/2026 0117s SESSION 26-2069 05/09 SENATE BILL 516 AN ACT relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.
SB 516 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 01/29/2026 0117s 26-2069 05/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.
CHAPTER 138 SB 516 - FINAL VERSION 01/29/2026 0117s 26-2069 05/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.
1 State Officers;
138:1 State Officers;
Amend the following position titles in RSA 94:1- a, I(b) to read as follows:
Amend the following position titles in RSA 94:1-a, I(b) to read as follows:
DD Department of health and human services staff attorney, division for children youth and services, bureau of general [council] counsel EE Department of health and human services [supervising staff] lead attorney, division for children, youth, and families, bureau of general [council] counsel FF Department of health and human services supervising regional attorney, division for children, youth, and families, bureau of general [council] counsel 2 Effective Date.
DD Department of health and human services staff attorney, division for children youth and services, bureau of general [council] counsel EE Department of health and human services [supervising staff] lead attorney, division for children, youth, and families, bureau of general [council] counsel FF Department of health and human services supervising regional attorney, division for children, youth, and families, bureau of general [council] counsel 138:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
June 12, 2026 Effective Date:
June 12, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 138; Effective 06/12/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026); SJ 14

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/22/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 18 P. 8

  6. Executive Session: 04/22/2026 10:45 am GP 231

  7. Public Hearing: 04/15/2026 11:00 am GP 231

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124

  9. Committee Amendment # 2026-0117s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0117s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0117s, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3

  12. Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 1

  13. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 407 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (407)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 516 do?
relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.
Who sponsors SB 516?
SB 516 is sponsored by Pat Long (Democrat), Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Kevin Avard (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), and Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 516?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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