Revision: Nov. 13, 2025, 12:06 p.m.
Rep. N. Murphy, Hills. 12
Rep. Meuse, Rock. 37
Rep. Harriott-Gathright, Hills. 10
October 22, 2025
2025-3037h
05/07
Amendment to HB 767-FN
Amend RSA 169-C:38, I(a) and (b) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing them with the following:
I.(a) In addition to the duties of the department of health and human services as outlined in RSA 169-C:34, the department shall [immediately], by telephone or in person, immediately [refer] verbally report to an on duty officer of the local law enforcement agency in the community in which the acts of abuse are believed to have occurred all cases in which there is reason to believe that any person under the age of 18 years has been:
[(a)](1) [sexually molested] Subjected to sexual contact or sexual penetration which can be reasonably construed as being for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification or the humiliation of the person being touched, or serious personal injury, as defined in RSA 632-A:1, III.
[(b)] (2) [ sexually] Sexually exploited;
[(c)] (3) [intentionally] Intentionally physically injured so as to cause serious bodily injury;
[(d)] (4) [physically] Physically injured by other than accidental means so as to cause serious bodily injury; [or]
(5) Physically injured by a parent or legal guardian by other than accidental means such that there are visible contusions inconsistent with reasonable physical discipline; or
[(e)] (6) [a] A victim of a crime[, to the local law enforcement agency in the community in which the acts of abuse are believed to have occurred].
(b) The department shall also make a written report to the law enforcement agency within 48 hours, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. A copy of this report shall be sent to the office of the county attorney.
2025-3037h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the department of health and human services to immediately verbally report a complaint of crime, abuse, or neglect of a child directly to an on duty law enforcement officer. The bill also refines requirements for entry into public places by law enforcement and trained case workers.