1 Appropriation; Department of Health and Human Services; Homeless Services.

I. The sum of $12,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and the sum of $12,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, are hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the purpose of contracting with nonprofits that provide a continuum of services to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. The appropriations made in this section shall be in addition to any other funds appropriated to the department. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. Notwithstanding RSA 14:30-a, VI, the department is authorized, without prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court, to accept and expend any matching federal funds available for services.

II. The sum of $3,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and the sum of $3,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, are hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the housing stabilization fund to contract with nonprofits that provide eviction prevention and rehousing services. Funding may be used for assistance with rental deposits, rental guarantees, or rental assistance. The department of health and human services shall annually report the usage of this fund with regional breakdowns according to populations including families with children, low-income seniors, and veterans.

III. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall submit a renewal of the state plan amendment as provided in Section 1915(i) of the Social Security Act or a waiver under other provisions of the Act to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to sustain a state Medicaid benefit for supportive housing services. The department of health and human services shall fully implement the new supportive housing Medicaid benefit and provide a report to the legislature on its implementation on November 1, 2025 and November 1, 2026.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.

1 Appropriation; Department of Health and Human Services; Homeless Services.

I. The sum of $12,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and the sum of $12,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, are hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the purpose of contracting with nonprofits that provide a continuum of services to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. The appropriations made in this section shall be in addition to any other funds appropriated to the department. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. Notwithstanding RSA 14:30-a, VI, the department is authorized, without prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court, to accept and expend any matching federal funds available for services.

II. The sum of $3,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and the sum of $3,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, are hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the housing stabilization fund to contract with nonprofits that provide eviction prevention and rehousing services. Funding may be used for assistance with rental deposits, rental guarantees, or rental assistance. The department of health and human services shall annually report the usage of this fund with regional breakdowns according to populations including families with children, low-income seniors, and veterans.

III. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall submit a renewal of the state plan amendment as provided in Section 1915(i) of the Social Security Act or a waiver under other provisions of the Act to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to sustain a state Medicaid benefit for supportive housing services. The department of health and human services shall fully implement the new supportive housing Medicaid benefit and provide a report to the legislature on its implementation on November 1, 2025 and November 1, 2026.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025.