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New HampshireHB2142025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

HB214

Sponsored By: Carol M McGuire (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New privacy rules and clearer licensing standards

Beginning 60 days after enactment, New Hampshire protects private communications between clients and licensed recreational therapists or respiratory care practitioners. Talks for diagnosis and treatment are privileged like doctor‑patient talks, except during official investigations. The licensing office sets clear rules for who can get or renew a license, scope of practice, ethics, and discipline. At renewal, licensees receive a workforce survey from the Office of Rural Health and a written chance to opt out.

Stronger licensing checks; 90-day supervised work

Beginning 60 days after enactment, applicants for recreational therapy and respiratory care licenses must submit fingerprints and a criminal history release. You pay the cost of state and FBI checks. After two failed fingerprint attempts, a police clearance may be accepted. A valid military security clearance may be accepted instead for active service members. While results are pending, you may work up to 90 days under direct supervision if you attest you have no disqualifying record. This 90-day option applies only if the licensing board is not in an interstate licensure compact. Background-check records are kept confidential.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Carol M McGuire

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/23/2025; Chapter 111; eff. I. Sec 1&3 eff 8/22/25 II. Sec 2&4 eff 7/1/26 III. Rem eff 6/23/25

    6/25/2025House

  2. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17

    6/16/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 24

    6/16/2025House

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1794s (Rep. C. McGuire): MA VV 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 3

    5/8/2025House

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025, Vote 4-0; SC 19

    5/1/2025Senate

  6. Special Order to the Next Session, Without Objection; 04/17/2025; SJ 10

    5/1/2025Senate

  7. HB 214 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 04/17/2025; SJ 10

    5/1/2025Senate

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-1794s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11

    5/1/2025Senate

  9. Sen. Pearl Floor Amendment # 2025-1794s, AA, VV; 05/01/2025; SJ 11

    5/1/2025Senate

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17

    4/9/2025Senate

  11. Hearing: 04/09/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 16

    4/2/2025Senate

  12. Introduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 10

    3/27/2025Senate

  13. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0845h: MA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 31

    3/26/2025House

  14. Amendment # 2025-0845h: AA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 30

    3/26/2025House

  15. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0845h 03/12/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 17 P. 18

    3/18/2025House

  16. Executive Session: 01/23/2025 11:30 am LOB 306-308

    3/18/2025House

  17. Public Hearing: 01/23/2025 11:30 am LOB 306-308

    1/15/2025House

  18. Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 2 P. 10

    1/7/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/16/2025

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  • Introduced

    1/7/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

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