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Committee backs amendment to limit welfare—s civil-recovery leverage over relatives, approves HB 132 as amended
Summary
Lawmakers debated and amended HB 132, which would repeal or narrow statutory language that lets municipalities seek reimbursement from relatives for public assistance; the committee voted 'ought to pass' with the amendment.
The House Judiciary Committee debated HB 132, a bill that would remove or narrow provisions in RSA chapter 165 that allow municipalities to seek reimbursement or civil recovery from relatives for public assistance, including burial expenses.
Several committee members and a witness, identified in the hearing as Mr. Sandoval, discussed how RSA 165:20 historically gave welfare offices leverage to contact relatives to…
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