Call to Action!

Scheduled Hearings are Listed Below:

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Update: Draft Administrative Rules Released by the Bureau of Developmental Services

Community partners are monitoring recent updates from the New Hampshire Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS) regarding proposed changes to several administrative rules that guide how developmental services are delivered across the state.

BDS has released early drafts of the following rules to provide stakeholders with additional time to review and offer input before the formal rulemaking process begins. You may view each draft directly using the links below:

• He-M 526: Designation of Receiving Facilities for Developmental Services

• He-M 527: Admission to and Discharge from a Developmental Services Designated Receiving Facility

• He-M 528: Conditional Discharge from a Designated Receiving Facility for Developmental Services

• He-M 529: Transfers Between Designated Receiving Facilities in the Developmental Services System

Public Comment

Community members are encouraged to share feedback with BDS during this early review period.

• Comment period: Now through January 5, 2026

• Submit comments to: BDS@DHHS.NH.GOV

Additional opportunities to provide input will be available once the rules are formally filed.