Amendment 2025-0924h to HB731 (2025)

Relative to supportive housing options for individuals with developmental disabilities.


Revision: March 19, 2025, 2:23 p.m.

Rep. LaMontagne, Straf. 17

March 11, 2025

2025-0924h

05/09

 

 

Amendment to HB 731-FN

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:

 

1  Residential Care and Health Facility Licensing; License Exemption for Supportive Housing Options for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.  Amend RSA 151:2, II(a) to read as follows:

(a)  Facilities which are operated for the continuing care of one person or 3 or fewer persons in a facility certified by the commissioner of health and human services under RSA 126-A:19 and RSA 126-A:20.  This exemption also applies to buildings that provide residences to both independent individuals and individuals receiving services pursuant to RSA 126-A:19 and RSA 126-A:20.  This exemption also applies to any entity that provides housing to 3 or more individuals receiving services pursuant to RSA 126-A:19 and RSA 126-A:20, provided that individuals are not required to use the entity to obtain personal assistance or any health-related or supportive services beyond room and board.

2025-0924h

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill provides a limited license exemption for certain supportive housing options for individuals with disabilities located within a larger facility or apartment building.