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Supporting Peers to Advocate for Equal Rights and a Recovery-Based
Mental Health System
Jan 20, 2023
House Bill 348 Adds a 90 day residence requirement to get local assistance in NH. It applies to town provided general assistance. It is widely believed that this legislation will make it more difficult for vulnerable people to access safety net services.
Laurel Stavis writes 'HB348, should it become law, allows towns to condition public assistance on proof of residency through car registrations, lease agreements and property tax bills – the very documents that those seeking help seldom have.' Read the story here
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