Bill would investigate New Hampshire coalition and limit grants to survivor services

A seven-member commission would investigate the coalition and could require people to testify or provide records. The commission would include six House members appointed by the House speaker and one senator appointed by the Senate president. The commission could take testimony under oath at a hearing, by deposition, or through written questions. The commission’s first meeting would be held within 45 days after this section takes effect. It would report its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2027.

The coalition would face an annual audit, and the Executive Council would approve only grants that materially benefit survivors. The audit would apply in fiscal years when the coalition receives any state funding or grants. The audit would check compliance with the terms of public awards. Grants could support services such as shelter, food, or medicine. This provision would take effect 60 days after passage.

The coalition would lose its listed state council and commission seats, including three seats on the task force on sexual misconduct. The listed seats cover state groups on housing stability, domestic violence deaths, children's services, prevention, child deaths, human trafficking, and criminal and juvenile justice. These changes would take effect 60 days after passage.