Bill seeks to address abuse and neglect in New Hampshire’s disability care system

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 889

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Following high-profile reports of abuse, neglect, and untimely deaths, a bipartisan group of New Hampshire state senators have proposed legislation aimed at protecting people with disabilities in state care from future abuse and neglect.

“This is a very vulnerable community, some of the most vulnerable people that are living amongst us,” Sen. David Rochefort, a Littleton Republican and sponsor of the bill, said at a legislative hearing last week. “And it’s the state’s responsibility and …

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