Over the last decade, New Hampshire’s substance use treatment system has grown significantly as the addiction crisis has spread. Without oversight by the State, parts of the system are largely unregulated, leaving patients to navigate an uneven treatment landscape with programs and services that vary in quality across the state.
Legislation from last year has been brought back in 2025 to protect the health of individuals battling addiction. HB 751 would strengthen oversight and ensure patient protections and high quality, evidence-based services across the treatment system.
About the Bill
HB 751 proposes to improve New Hampshire’s substance use treatment system by strengthening patient protections and ensuring high quality services. It includes two key parts:
- Mandatory Licensing: A licensing requirement for outpatient substance use treatment provider organizations that would require them to meet certain treatment standards and become certified by the N.H. Department of Health and Human Services in order to provide services.
- Investigations of Misconduct: Creation of a Behavioral Health Specialist position within the N.H. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Ombudsman that would be dedicated to investigating reports of abuse or misconduct by treatment providers. This would also make it easier for patients, families, and staff to report concerns.
Take Action
Email your State Representative(s)
Spread the Word: One-Pager
Download and share our one-pager about Strengthening NH's Substance Use Treatment System
Bill Status
The House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee voted on a recommendation to pass the bill (12-6). Next, the House of Representatives will vote on the bill. Email your State Representative(s) to urge them to vote to pass the bill!
February 5: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee Hearing
February 12: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee Recommends "Ought to Pass" by a vote of 12-6
Next: House of Representatives Vote
