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New HampshireSB2852025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

SB285

Sponsored By: David Rochefort (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Physician assistants renamed; rights unchanged

The law changes the title “physician assistant” to “physician associate” across New Hampshire law. It does not change anyone’s rights, duties, or privileges. Wherever the law says “physician associate,” it also means “physician assistant.” Sections 7 and 8 take effect January 1, 2027. The rest takes effect upon passage.

CME rules for physician associates

Physician associates who once earned NCCPA certification but do not keep it active must complete continuing medical education. The law makes this requirement explicit and in force.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David Rochefort

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Erica J Layon

    Republican • House

  • Howard Pearl

    Republican • Senate

  • Jess Edwards

    Republican • House

  • Keith R. Murphy

    Republican • Senate

  • Pat Long

    Democratic • Senate

  • Peter B Schmidt

    Democratic • House

  • Regina Birdsell

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. II. Remainder Effective 06/17/2025

    6/18/2025Senate

  2. I. Sections 7 & 8 Effective 01/01/2027

    6/18/2025Senate

  3. Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2025; Chapter 0105

    6/18/2025Senate

  4. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 167

    6/9/2025House

  5. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16

    6/9/2025Senate

  6. Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/08/2025; SJ 12

    5/8/2025Senate

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1623h: MA VV 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 6

    5/1/2025House

  8. Amendment # 2025-1623h: AA VV 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 6

    5/1/2025House

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1623h 04/17/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 22 P. 9

    4/21/2025House

  10. Executive Session: 04/16/2025 01:45 pm LOB 306-308

    4/21/2025House

  11. Public Hearing: 04/16/2025 01:45 pm LOB 306-308

    4/8/2025House

  12. Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 11 P. 113

    3/28/2025House

  13. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-1374s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/27/2025; SJ 9

    3/27/2025Senate

  14. Sen. McGough Floor Amendment # 2025-1374s, AA, VV; 03/27/2025; SJ 9

    3/27/2025Senate

  15. Sen. McGough Moved Ought to Pass; 03/27/2025; SJ 9

    3/27/2025Senate

  16. Rereferred to Committee, MF, VV; 03/27/2025; SJ 9

    3/27/2025Senate

  17. SB 285 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/27/2025; SJ 9

    3/27/2025Senate

  18. Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/27/2025, Vote 4-1, CC SC 14

    3/19/2025Senate

  19. Hearing: 03/19/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 12

    3/5/2025Senate

  20. Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 3

    1/24/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/9/2025

    HTML

  • Introduced

    1/24/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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