New Hampshire SB608: relative to family caregiver support in certain programs and child care support for kinship caregivers.

Sponsors

• David Watters (D, 4) · primary sponsor
• Timothy Lang (R, 2)
• Donovan Fenton (D, 10)
• Kevin Avard (R, 12)
• Lucinda Rosenwald (D, 13)
• Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D, 21)
• Debra Altschiller (D, 24)
• Kimberly Rice (R, 38)
• Mary Wallner (D, 19)

Latest actions

1. May 29, 2026: II. Remainder Effective 05/28/2026
2. May 29, 2026: I. Sections 3 and 4 of this act shall take effect as provided in Section 5
3. May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 109
4. May 18, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13
5. May 18, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
6. April 16, 2026: Sen. Rochefort Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
7. April 9, 2026: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/09/2026 HJ 10
8. April 9, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1263h: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10
9. April 9, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1263h: AA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10
10. April 9, 2026: Referred to Finance 04/09/2026 HJ 10

Common questions

What is SB608?

SB608 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to family caregiver support in certain programs and child care support for kinship caregivers.

What is the status of SB608?

Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: II. Remainder Effective 05/28/2026 (May 29, 2026).

Who sponsored SB608?

David Watters (D, 4), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB608?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2173&sy=2026