HB1675

I am writing to ask for you to oppose this bill. Thank you

This bill would undermine a well knows and respected organization that helps the victims of sexual abuse. I am not sure who would benefit from this bill other that abusers. It only serves to hurt victims and our community at large. The sponsors of this horrible bill should be ashamed of themseufor openly supporting abusers and turning there backs on the victims of such horrible crimes.

NH’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavioral Health and Wellness (MTSS-B) is a framework that helps provide behavioral health support to our students. The three tiers of this system work together to ensure that all kids in our public schools are given positive behavioral expectations. Some children can benefit from Tier 2, which simply means they will receive coping support and skill building. This can help children who are struggling in school. The kids with the highest needs have access to individualized behavioral health services through local community health care partners. There will always be some children who need more supports to be successful, and this is a thoughtful and impactful way of helping those children. MTSS-B can reduce exclusionary practices like suspension and expulsion. It can improve instructional time by decreasing disruptive behaviors in the classroom, and it can increase academic success. This initiative had bipartisan support and was signed into law by a republican governor just a few short years ago. I am not sure why this committee is considering ending the Multi-Tiered System of Supports before we see the impact it could have on our students. Please give this framework a chance to make a difference. Please vote ITL on this bill.

The fact that this is even a debate is ridiculous. Stand up for the victims!

Talk about being "inexpedient to legislate", this bill creates more wasteful government oversight. The Executive Council, the Bureau of Federal Compliance in DHHS and the Governors Office are already set up to review the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, if needed. Sincerely, Hon. Timothy T Egan Sugar Hill, NH

I have personal accounts with this organization, they are needed in this community.

The Coalition does invaluable work and should be funded to protect people from domestic violence and abuse.

The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is being wrongly targeted by HB1675. HB1675 focuses solely on one nonprofit due to a complaint from another state about how grants are managed. Grantmakers conduct their own oversight of their grantees. As a former federal government employee of an agency that issued grants, I can attest to the oversight we conducted of our grantees. This bill is duplicating at best, and overriding at worst, an oversight role that is best handled by grantmakers themselves. I oppose HB1675.

As an emergency room nurse I have seen a desperate need for support for victims of domestic assault and violence. Please give all the support you can to this vunerable group.

As a recently retired Army Soldier of 26 years, it is important for all to understand that the Coalition has helped MANY in our Veteran Community and we TRUST the work the Coalition does. This work this organization does absolutely must be protected, and legislators MUST PROTECT victims, not silence them. We CANNOT allow politics to intimidate and undermine victims in NH. I firmly OPPOSE this ridiculous bill. Enough of the conspiracies, false "investigations" and weak attempts to erode trust in organizations that are here to protect.

My cousin was the victim of domestic violence. She was killed when the boyfriend she was trying to leave came to her apartment and shot her in the head. My cousin is not alone. There are countless others who experience domestic violence every day, some of whom will lose their lives as a result. The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is vital to protecting survivors, strengthening prevention, and making sure help is there when people need it most. Please don't let unnecessary politics ruin yet another service that is critical to the safety and well-being of some of the most vulnerable citizens of New Hampshire.

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to respectfully oppose the proposed bill that would restrict the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence fund. During one of the most volatile and frightening periods of my life, the support funded through the Coalition — including services provided by Starting Point — was essential to my ability to safely separate from a harmful situation and protect both myself and my child. Without that support, I honestly do not know where we would be living today, nor what circumstances my child might have been exposed to. Before I needed these services, I did not fully understand the depth of what the Coalition provides: advocacy, education, safety planning, and, most importantly, a voice during a time when fear and confusion can be overwhelming. When someone is navigating domestic violence or sexual abuse, having knowledgeable, compassionate advocates can be the difference between safety and continued harm. Unfortunately, I know I am far from alone. There are many women and families across New Hampshire who have relied on these services during moments of crisis. At a time when we are already seeing a striking number of women lose their lives to domestic violence in the state of NH, and within my county. Removing funding for these supports would only reduce safe options for victims and increase risk for those trying to leave dangerous situations. I am endlessly grateful for the help I received, and I strongly believe that defunding the New Hampshire Coalition would have devastating consequences for individuals and families who depend on these life-saving resources. I urge you to consider the real, human impact of this decision and to protect funding for services that quite literally save lives. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully, Alexandria Feck New Hampshire

The NH coalition against sexual and domestic violence is an essential program. They are the parent organization to SHARPP at my university, wich is a vital program for providing a safe space for students. They educate about harassment and assault on campus, how to prevent it and what to do if it happens. These programs are essential for public and student safety.

The work that the coalition and individual crisis centers do is absolutely vital. These are already underfunded resources that at times are not able to meet the extreme demand of how many people need their help.

I am in direct opposition to this bill

I oppose HB1675. The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence plays a critical role in supporting survivors across our state. Weakening or defunding this organization does not protect taxpayers — it risks destabilizing the network of crisis centers that many families rely on during their most vulnerable moments. Domestic and sexual violence services are not abstract policy issues. They are lifelines. The Coalition provides coordination, training, and statewide infrastructure that allows local crisis centers to operate effectively and consistently. Undermining that structure could have real consequences for survivor safety and access to help. If accountability questions exist, there are already established oversight mechanisms for nonprofit organizations. Creating additional politically driven investigative authority risks diverting time and resources away from direct services. Our legislature should focus on strengthening protections for survivors and ensuring stable funding for programs that work — not destabilizing them. I respectfully urge the committee to vote Ought to Inexpedient to Legislate on HB1675.

I oppose this bill because I believe that survivor services and prevention work must be protected. T.his organization does that.

I am here to speak on behalf of UNH students. This bill will lead to less funding to our UNH organization SHARP. This organization helps many students to either express their struggles with sexual violence or report events of abuse. This bill will limit SHARP’s ability to aid students looking for a place to go to in times of struggle. I am in opposition of this bill.

Please find this bill inexpedient to legislate. It is base on unfounded conspiracy theories. Don't waste valuable resources on this pointless investigation. The New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence provides vital services to victims and survivors and should be allowed to continue it's work unimpeded by unnecessary investigations. As a charity they are under sufficient oversight by the NH Attorney General's Charitable Trusts Unit.

I oppose HB 1675 because it authorizes a politically driven investigation without clear evidentiary justification, diverting state resources and staff time from substantive policy work. Legislative oversight should be grounded in credible evidence and a defined public interest, not speculative or partisan concerns. This bill risks setting a precedent for using investigative authority as a political tool rather than a governance tool.