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RSA 171-A:10 · Residential Services; Legal Counsel and Guardianship

Title
XII: PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE
Chapter
171-A · SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Status
repealed
Official source linked
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171-A:10 Residential Services; Legal Counsel and Guardianship. –

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I.

[Repealed.]

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II.

Whenever a client over the age of 18 years is considered incapable of managing his or her own affairs and is at risk of substantial harm to person or estate as a result, and the person does not have a legal guardian, the administrator shall take such steps as are appropriate to safeguard the person as may be consistent with RSA 464-A and 547-B, including the nomination of a guardian when no less restrictive alternative is available.

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III.

[Repealed.] Source. 1975, 242:1. 1977, 587:1. 1979, 322:2, II, 20. 1983, 409:4. 1988, 107:5. 1995, 310:27. 2001, 101:9, 10, 18, III, eff. Aug. 20, 2001.

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Source note

Source. 1975, 242:1. 1977, 587:1. 1979, 322:2, II, 20. 1983, 409:4. 1988, 107:5. 1995, 310:27. 2001, 101:9, 10, 18, III, eff. Aug. 20, 2001.

Source history

  • 1975, 242:1
  • 1977, 587:1
  • 1979, 322:2, II, 20
  • 1983, 409:4
  • 1988, 107:5
  • 1995, 310:27
  • 2001, 101:9, 10, 18, III, eff. Aug. 20, 2001

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    Short Title. Section 2 of this act shall be known as “Grace’s Law”. 2 New Section; Services for the Developmentally Disabled; Right to Preferred Method of Communication. Amend RSA 171-A by inserting after section 4 the following new section: 171-A:4-a Right to Preferred Method of Communication. I. An individual with a communication disability who is receiving services under this chapter shall have

  • 2026 SB142 reference · effective 2026-01-01

    ed in this section, administration of federal and state family support and assistance programs pursuant to RSA 167, and assistance to developmentally disabled children pursuant to RSA 171-A; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter or RSA 167 shall be construed as authorizing any public official, agent, or representative, in carrying out any of the provisions of this chapter or RSA 167 to take charg

  • 2026 SB142-FN reference · effective 2026-01-01

    ed in this section, administration of federal and state family support and assistance programs pursuant to RSA 167, and assistance to developmentally disabled children pursuant to RSA 171-A; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter or RSA 167 shall be construed as authorizing any public official, agent, or representative, in carrying out any of the provisions of this chapter or RSA 167 to take charg

  • 2026 SB670 amend · effective 2026-07-01

    nerable adults. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Subdivision; Developmental Services Oversight Commission. Amend RSA 171-A by inserting after section 34 the following new subdivision: Developmental Services Oversight Commission 171-A:35 Developmental Services Oversight Commission. I. There is established the developmental services

  • 2026 SB670-FN-A amend · effective 2026-07-01

    nerable adults. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Subdivision; Developmental Services Oversight Commission. Amend RSA 171-A by inserting after section 34 the following new subdivision: Developmental Services Oversight Commission 171-A:35 Developmental Services Oversight Commission. I. There is established the developmental services

  • 2025 HB2 reference

    iduals as set forth in RSA 151-E:28. In the event these funds are not fully expended for this population, the department shall have the authority to use said funds to fund services for individuals served under RSA 171-A, RSA 161-F:52, and RSA 135-C. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. 141:434 Effective Date. Sections 432 and 433 of this act sha