NEW HAMPSHIRE

CIVIL MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTE

A child shall not be considered neglected solely because their parents provide spiritual treatment in accordance with a recognized church, by an accredited practitioner.

New Hampshire Civil Statute:
[N]o child who is, in good faith, under treatment solely by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomina­tion by a duly accredited practitioner thereof shall, for that reason alone, be considered to be a neglected child under this chapter.
New Hampshire Revised Statutes §169-C:3(XIX)(c)

CRIMINAL MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTE

A parent shall not be found liable to child endangerment solely for practicing the tenets of a recognized religion.

New Hampshire Criminal Statute:
NEW HAMPSHIRE defense to child endangerment
A person who pursuant to the tenets of a recognized religion fails to conform to an otherwise existing duty of care or protection is not guilty of an offense under this section.
New Hampshire Revised Statutes §639:3

The information provided is solely for informational purposes and is not legal advice. To determine the New Hampshire SOL in a particular case, contact a lawyer in the state.