HB 553 would broaden the definition of child abuse by replacing “safety” with vague terms like “physical, emotional, or psychological welfare.”
This shift could invite excessive government intrusion into family life, turning the Division for Children, Youth and Families into the “well-being police.”
Richard Wexler, executive director of the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform, warns that the bill “provides not one iota of additional help” to families and instead risks punishing parents for normal, everyday decisions.
You can read more about the dangers of HB 553 by clicking here.
THE HOUSE VOTES ON THIS BILL TOMORROW!
Please take a moment to contact your lawmakers and voice your opposition to HB 553.
Let them know that New Hampshire families deserve support, not surveillance.
You can find your representative’s contact information and send a message directly by clicking here.
Together, we can protect our rights and ensure that parents remain in control of their children’s futures.
For New Hampshire,
