SB 530-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2026 SESSION
26-2137
05/08
SENATE BILL 530-FN
AN ACT relative to fetal death reporting to the Centers for Disease Control.
SPONSORS: Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Pearl, Dist 17; Rep. Sorensen, Rock. 28; Rep. Lynn, Rock. 17; Rep. Erf, Hills. 28; Rep. Grote, Rock. 24
COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration
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ANALYSIS
This bill prohibits the division of vital records from releasing certain personal information when reporting a fetal death to the CDC. The bill also updates terminology recorded on the fetal death form.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
26-2137
05/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
AN ACT relative to fetal death reporting to the Centers for Disease Control.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Fetal Death Reporting; Information Provided. Amend RSA 5-C:75, VII to read as follows:
VII. Information regarding the mother including her: full name, [maiden surname] name prior to first marriage or civil union, date of birth, residence, race, ancestry, education, occupation, and social security number.
2 New Section Vital Records Administration; Fetal Death; Limited Release of Information to CDC. Amend RSA 5-C by inserting after section 75-a the following new section:
5-C:75-b Limited Release of Information to CDC; Fetal Death.
I. When the division of vital records administration releases information on a fetal death to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), it shall not include:
(a) The names of the mother or father;
(b) The birth month and day of the mother or father;
(c) Their medical record numbers; or
(d) Their residential address, mailing address if different from the residential address, or zip code.
II. The division may release the mother and father's birth year and the date of fetal delivery to the CDC.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
26-2137
10/17/25
SB 530-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
AN ACT relative to fetal death reporting to the Centers for Disease Control.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2029.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of State
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 21, 2026 | Senate | Hearing |
| Jan. 21, 2026 | Senate | Hearing |
| Jan. 29, 2026 | Senate | Floor Vote |
Jan. 29, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
Jan. 22, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3
Jan. 15, 2026: Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 2
Jan. 13, 2026: Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 2
Nov. 24, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1