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New HampshireHB10302025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

relative to licensed practical nurse scope of practice.

Sponsored By: Carol M McGuire (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Broader duties for licensed practical nurses in New Hampshire

Licensed practical nurses in New Hampshire have a broader scope of practice. LPNs can collect data and do follow-up nursing assessments. They can plan nursing care for clients with stable conditions. They can help update registered nurse care plans for all clients. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Carol M McGuire

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Howard Pearl

    r • Senate

  • Suzanne M. Prentiss

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

    7/21/2026House

  2. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 46; eff. 07/07/2026

    5/12/2026House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

    4/28/2026Senate

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1227s (Rep. Layon): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 8

    4/9/2026House

  5. Committee Amendment # 2026-1227s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

    3/23/2026Senate

  6. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1227s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

    3/23/2026Senate

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1227s, 03/26/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 11

    3/19/2026Senate

  8. Hearing: 03/04/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 7

    2/19/2026Senate

  9. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 4

    2/13/2026Senate

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0224h: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 3

    2/12/2026House

  11. Amendment # 2026-0224h: AA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 3

    2/12/2026House

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0224h 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 6 P. 5

    2/3/2026House

  13. Executive Session: 01/21/2026 01:30 pm GP 231

    2/3/2026House

  14. Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 01:30 pm GP 231

    1/13/2026House

  15. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 3

    11/7/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/28/2026

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  • Introduced

    11/7/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

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