25 deaths and 81 abuse, neglect, or exploitation cases in disability system in second half of 2025

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 575

Last Updated: 5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Twenty-five people died within New Hampshire’s intellectual and developmental disability care system in the final six months of 2025, according to newly obtained documents. Additionally, there were at least 81 founded instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation during that time in the system, the documents show.

The Bulletin obtained the documents Thursday through an open records request to the state Department of Health and Human Services.

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