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Developmental Services Rules Open for Public Comment
The New Hampshire Bureau of Developmental Services has opened the formal public comment period for proposed changes to He-M 526, He-M 527, He-M 528, and He-M 529.
These rules address designated receiving facilities within New Hampshire's developmental services system, including facility designation, admission and discharge, conditional discharge, and transfers between facilities. *A Designated Receiving Facility (DRF) is a residential treatment program specifically designated by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services to provide care, custody, and treatment to individuals who are voluntarily or involuntarily admitted to the developmental services system. *
Individuals, families, providers, and other interested community members are encouraged to review the proposed rules and participate in the public comment process.
He-M 526 — Designation of Receiving Facilities for Developmental Services
This rule establishes the requirements and process for a facility to be designated as a receiving facility within the developmental services system.
- Public Hearing: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
- Location: DHHS Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
- Written Comment Deadline: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
View the He-M 526 Initial Proposal
View the He-M 526 Initial Proposal Notice and Comment Information
He-M 527 — Admission to and Discharge from a Developmental Services Designated Receiving Facility
This rule establishes the criteria and procedures for voluntary and involuntary admission to, and discharge from, a designated receiving facility.
- Public Hearing: Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
- Location: DHHS Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
- Written Comment Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026
View the He-M 527 Initial Proposal
View the He-M 527 Initial Proposal Notice and Comment Information
He-M 528 — Conditional Discharge from a Designated Receiving Facility for Developmental Services
This rule addresses conditional discharge for an individual who has been involuntarily admitted to a Designated Receiving Facility. A conditional discharge allows an individual to return to the community while the court-ordered period of involuntary admission remains in effect, provided the individual follows specific conditions for community-based treatment and support.
The rule also establishes the process for revising the conditions of a conditional discharge and for revoking a conditional discharge, which may result in the individual returning to a Designated Receiving Facility. It also addresses the individual's right to appeal a revocation decision.
- Public Hearing: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
- Location: DHHS Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
- Written Comment Deadline: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
View the He-M 528 Initial Proposal
View the He-M 528 Initial Proposal Notice and Comment Information
He-M 529 — Transfers Between Designated Receiving Facilities in the Developmental Services System
This rule addresses the procedures for transferring an individual between designated receiving facilities within the developmental services system.
- Public Hearing: Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
- Location: DHHS Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
- Written Comment Deadline: Thursday, August 20, 2026
View the He-M 529 Initial Proposal
View the He-M 529 Initial Proposal Notice and Comment Information
How to Participate
Information about submitting formal public comments is included in the Initial Proposal Notice for each rule. Please review the applicable notice for submission instructions and deadlines.
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