What is the status of HB1215?

In committee as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off; SJ 14 (June 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1215?

Jim Kofalt (R, 32), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1215?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2892&sy=2026

New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire HB1215: (Second New Title) relative to supporting the preferred method of communication of an individual with a communication disability and relative to transfers from freestanding hospital emergency facilities.

Q: What is HB1215?

HB1215 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): (Second New Title) relative to supporting the preferred method of communication of an individual with a communication disability and relative to transfers from freestanding hospital emergency facilities.

Q: What does HB1215 do?

In its own words: An act relative to supporting the preferred method of communication of an individual with a communication disability and relative to transfers from freestanding hospital emergency facilities. Rep. B. Boyd, Hills. 12; Rep. Newell, Ches. 4; Rep. Kuttab, Rock. 17; Rep. W. MacDonald, Rock. 16; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Carson, Dist 14 COMMITTEE: Children and Family Law ----------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill: I. Supports the right of individuals with communication disabilities to use their preferred method of communicatio.

Status: In committee, June 2, 2026

What the bill says

An act relative to supporting the preferred method of communication of an individual with a communication disability and relative to transfers from freestanding hospital emergency facilities. Rep. B. Boyd, Hills. 12; Rep. Newell, Ches. 4; Rep. Kuttab, Rock. 17; Rep. W. MacDonald, Rock. 16; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Carson, Dist 14 COMMITTEE: Children and Family Law ----------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill: I. Supports the right of individuals with communication disabilities to use their preferred method of communicatio.

From the amended text, April 16, 2026:

AN ACT relative to supporting the preferred method of communication of an individual with a communication disability and relative to transfers from freestanding hospital emergency facilities. Rep. B. Boyd, Hills. 12; Rep. Newell, Ches. 4; Rep. Kuttab, Rock. 17; Rep. W. MacDonald, Rock. 16; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Carson, Dist 14 COMMITTEE: Children and Family Law ----------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill: I. Supports the right of individuals with communication disabilities to use their preferred method of communication within the state service delivery system, including in residential settings and schools and with other service providers. II. Establishes standards governing the transfer of patients from freestanding hospital emergency facilities to acute care hospitals to ensure that such transfers are based primarily on clinical appropriateness, patient safety, continuity of care, and patient choice. III. Bans coercive or exclusive transfer practices, reinforces EMTALA requirements, and gives the state authority to enforce violations. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - …

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New Hampshire HB1215: (Second New Title) relative to supporting the preferred method of communication of an individual with a communication disability and relative to transfers from freestanding hospital emergency facilities.

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