Revision: Oct. 31, 2023, 12:18 p.m.
2024 SESSION
24-2266.1
09/08
HOUSE BILL [bill number]
SPONSORS: [sponsors]
COMMITTEE: [committee]
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ANALYSIS
This bill sets training requirements for entities employing certain medical professionals caring for children under 18 years of age.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
24-2266.1
09/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Four
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Findings. The general court finds:
I. There are New Hampshire children who have been abused or neglected, but have been missed or not reported by New Hampshire healthcare providers with tragic outcomes.
II. Healthcare providers are mandated to report child abuse and neglect according to RSA 169-C.
III. Healthcare providers are in a unique position to identify children who have been abused and neglected.
IV. Voluntary training in identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect has been made available to New Hampshire healthcare providers, but few have enrolled in this training.
2 New Section; Child Protection Act; Reporting Law; Training Required. Amend RSA 169-C by inserting after section 30 the following new section:
169-C:30-a Training Required.
All entities employing licensed physicians, advance practice nurses, or physician assistants, shall provide for those in these categories caring for any person under 18 years of age, a minimum of 2 hours of recognized and accredited training, either online or in person, concerning the recognition of child abuse and neglect and reporting mandates. Such training shall be completed within 90 days of employment and renewed every 2 years.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.