Lawmakers approve bill to punish false reports of child abuse

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 393

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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New Hampshire may soon penalize people for falsely reporting someone to the Division for Children, Youth, and Families over alleged abuse or neglect.

The New Hampshire Senate passed House Bill 1565 Thursday and sent it to Gov. Kelly Ayotte for final approval. If signed by the governor, the bill will impose misdemeanor criminal penalties on those who knowingly provide false information of suspected child abuse or neglect to the state. It would also open …

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