New Hampshire’s Opioid Settlements

85% State Share

15% Local Share

Ultimate Decisionmaker

, with approval from the and the

Local officials for counties, cities, and towns

Decision-making Process

The New Hampshire Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission decides on uses in coordination with the . The Governor and the Executive Council must approve disbursements, which are made by the .

Localities decide autonomously

Supplantation

Generally, not prohibited

Not prohibited

Grant Funding

Yes. For live opportunities, see Opioid Settlement Tracker’s .

Up to each locality (availability and processes will vary)

Public Input

Yes (not required, but the has included public comment periods in its meetings)

Up to each locality (not required)

Advisory Body

Yes (required). See the .

The Advisory Commission is not required to include member(s) with lived and/or living experience.

Up to each locality (not required)

Expenditures

Public reporting required. Expenditures for this share will likely be published on the Advisory Commission’s .

Public reporting required. View localities’ limited annual reporting under “Distribution of Funds” .

Updates

For updates on the state share, visit the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission’s , which includes upcoming meeting dates, including virtual attendance details, and past meeting materials.

To find updates on the local share, a good starting point is to check the websites for your city council, board of county commissioners, or local health department.