Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1106 by Shaheen (Relating to the definitions of child abuse and neglect.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the definition of abuse and neglect related to the refusal to affirm a child's expression of sexual orientation or gender identify or the child's preferred pronouns.
It is assumed that any costs to the Department of Family and Protective Services could be absorbed within existing appropriations.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.