NH Administrative Rules for Public Comment
Information about public hearings and written comment periods for all proposed rulemaking actions
Pursuant to RSA 541-A, the ARU schedules and facilitates a public hearing and written comment period for all proposed rulemaking actions, including amending, readopting, repealing a rule and when proposing a new rule. Through public input the Department gains a better understanding of how its rules affect the citizens and businesses of New Hampshire.
The Department welcomes and encourages public involvement at various stages of the rulemaking process, including during a rule's development.
At the start of the public comment period for each proposed rule, the ARU posts on this website a copy of the Rulemaking Notice Form and the Initial Proposal. Following the public comment period, the ARU posts a copy of the Final Proposal of each rule, which reflects any changes made to the text as a result of public comments received.
Comments about proposed rules can be submitted to the Administrative Rules Unit by e-mail, fax, or US postal mail. To submit comments for a proposed rule, please see the contact information located on the rulemaking notice form attached to each event in the calendar below.
Upcoming Rule Hearings for Public Comment
All upcoming public hearings are listed in the event calendar below. Click on the event name to see more details about the hearing and access documents.
Rules with Open Comment Periods or No Public Hearing Required
Some rules, such as interim rules and expedited revisions to forms, do not require a public hearing, but may have a window of time for the submission of written comments. Other rules that do require public hearings will often have a time period for written comments that extends beyond the hearing date. Such comment periods are listed below. Please note that any emergency rules, which do not have any comment period, will be added to the Recently Adopted Rules page and will not appear here.
Rules with open comment periods are listed below. Click on the name of the rule to see more information and access relevant documents.
Bureau of Adult & Aging Services (BAAS)
Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS)
He-M 517, "Medicaid Covered Home and Community-Based Care Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities and Acquired Brain Disorders"
Public Hearing: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Time: 1:00pm
Location: DHHS, Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Public Comment Ends: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
- Initial Proposal
Contact: Allyson Raadmae, Administrator- Administrative Rules Unit
- Phone: (603) 271-9604
- Fax: (603) 271-5590
- Email: Allyson.E.Raadmae@dhhs.nh.gov
JLCAR Date: Friday, May 17, 2024
He-W 656.04 & 856.04 "Personal Property Resources"
JLCAR Date: Friday, June 17, 2022
Contact: Nicole Burke, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Fax: 603-271-5590
- Email: Nicole.V.Burke@dhhs.nh.gov
He-W 709.02 709.03 "Waived Hearings and Timeframe for Signing Waivers"
JLCAR Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022
Contact: Nicole Valanzola, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Fax: 603-271-5590
- Email: Nicole.Valanzola@dhhs.nh.gov
He-W 606.74 "Allowable Deductions"
Public Hearing: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: DHHS, Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Public Comment Period Ends: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Contact: Nicole Valanzola, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Email: Nicole.Valanzola@dhhs.nh.gov
He-W 636.10 "Sanction for Failure to Cooperate"
Public Hearing: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: DHHS, Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Public Comment Period Ends: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Contact: Nicole Valanzola, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Email: Nicole.Valanzola@dhhs.nh.gov
He-W 628.01 "Deprivation of Parental Support or Care for Financial Assistance to Needy Families Financial Assistance"
Public Hearing: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: DHHS, Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Public Comment Period Ends: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Contact: Nicole Valanzola, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Email: Nicole.Valanzola@dhhs.nh.gov
He-W 637.06 and 637.18 "Noncompliance with New Hampshire Employment Program (NHEP) REquirements; Interim Activities"
Public Hearing: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: DHHS, Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Public Comment Period Ends: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Contact: Nicole Valanzola, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Email: Nicole.Valanzola@dhhs.nh.gov
He-W 606.37 "Pursuit of Social Security Benefits"
Public Hearing: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 11:00
Location: DHHS Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord NH 03301
Public Comment Period Ends: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
JLCAR Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
- Final Proposal
- Report of Public Comments - No public comments received.
Contact: Nicole Valanzola, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Email: Nicole.Valanzola@dhhs.nh.gov
Juv 300 and 400 "Juvenile Parole Process and Revocation of Parole Process"
Public Hearing: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: DHHS, Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Public Comment Period Ends: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Contact: Nicole Valanzola, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Email: Nicole.Valanzola@dhhs.nh.gov
He-C 6429 "Children Left at Hospitals or Safe Havens"
JLCAR date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Contact: Nicole Valanzola, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Email: Nicole.Valanzola@dhhs.nh.gov
He-C 6350 (various) "Certification for Payment Standards for Residential Treatment Programs"
JLCAR date: Friday, January 17, 2024
Contact: Nicole Valanzola, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Email: Nicole.Valanzola@dhhs.nh.gov
He-C 6350.24 & 6350.34 "Certification for Payment Standards for Residential Treatment Programs"
JLCAR date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Contact: Nicole Valanzola, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Email: Nicole.Valanzola@dhhs.nh.gov
He-C 6447 "Kinship Home Care Licensing Standards"
Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: DHHS Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Public Comment Period Ends: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Contact: Nicole Valanzola, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Email: Nicole.Valanzola@dhhs.nh.gov
Division of Economic & Housing Stability (DEHS)
Division of Public Health (DPHS)
He-P 4046 "Use of Radiation Machines: General Requirements for All Diagnostic and Veterinary X-Ray Systems"
Public Hearing: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: DHHS Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Public Comment Period Ends: Friday, February 28, 2025
Contact: Nicole Valanzola, Rules Coordinator
- Phone: 603-271-9640
- Email: Nicole.Valanzola@dhhs.nh.gov
He-C 401.02, He-C 401.06 through He-C 401.08, He-C 401.16, and He-C 402.20 "Therapeutic Cannabis Program- Registry & Alternative Treatment Centers"
Public Hearing: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: DHHS, Brown Building Auditorium, Concord, NH 03301
Public Comment Ends: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Contact: Allyson Raadmae, Administrator- Administrative Rules Unit
- Phone: (603) 271-9604
- Fax: (603) 271-5590
- Email: Allyson.E.Raadmae@dhhs.nh.gov
He-P 806 "Non-Emergency Walk-In Care Centers"
Public Hearing: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: DHHS, Brown Building Auditorium, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH
Public Comment Ends: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Contact: Allyson Raadmae, Administrator- Administrative Rules Unit
- Phone: (603) 271-9604
- Fax: (603) 271-5590
- Email: Allyson.E.Raadmae@dhhs.nh.gov
JLCAR Date: Friday, May 17, 2024