Document dated Jun. 13, 2024, received from NH LEG Jun. 18, summarized Jun. 21.
Bill Provisions
The bill makes changes re types of fees to be collected, removed subpoena process for certified individuals, removes the board's authority re certain licensing responsibilities.
The responsibilities removed from the board have been given to presiding officers.
If the office denies the issuance of a license, renewal, or reinstatement to applicant, any fee will be retained as an application fee, defines licenses that is in good standing.
Office will employ personnel to address disciplinary and non-disciplinary proceedings as it relates to the suspension of a license, or for engaging in unlicensed practices.
A board may direct that evidence be received solely by a presiding officer who, will be charged with making findings of fact, if board lacks members, executives will step in.
Determined the misconduct that will serve as grounds for disciplinary proceedings.
The office may, for purposes of verifying licensure, request to see the license of anyone who advertises oneself as engaging in a profession licensed by the office.
Also may conduct a visit if a person conducts such acts after a license was suspended.
Any person who has been denied a license or certification by the office or board after a hearing can petition for rehearing within 30 days of receipt of original final decision.
Removes references to the medical subcommittee and its responsibilities therein.
Legislative History
On Jan. 11, 2023, bill introduced in House; on Jan. 5, 2024, bill passed in the House.
On Feb. 16, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on May 23, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On May 29, 2024, House reported it non-concurred with Senate amendments to bill.
On Jun. 12, 2024, Senate adopted conference report; on Jun. 13, House also adopted.
Effectiveness
If approved, bill will become effective 60 days after passage.
Aug. 2024 NH LEG Governor Approval
On Aug. 27, 2024, NH LEG reported bill signed on Aug. 23, Ch. 364, effective Oct. 22.
