New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 608: relative to family caregiver support in certain programs and child care support for kinship caregivers.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 608 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to family caregiver support in certain programs and child care support for kinship caregivers. Primary sponsor: David Watters (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): II. Remainder Effective 05/28/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Watters | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Debra Altschiller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Donovan Fenton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Tim Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Kimberly Rice | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cindy Rosenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Mary Jane Wallner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- II. Remainder Effective 05/28/2026
- I. Sections 3 and 4 of this act shall take effect as provided in Section 5
- Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 109
- Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
- Sen. Rochefort Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
- Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 20
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1263h: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 16
- Amendment # 2026-1263h: AA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 16
- Referred to Finance 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 17
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1263h 03/31/2026 (Vote 15-0; RC)
- Executive Session: 03/31/2026 10:00 am GP 230
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