authorizing advanced practice registered nurses and physician associates to make certain certifications.
Sponsored By: Suzanne M. Prentiss (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Personalized for You
How does this bill affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this bill means for your household, plus every other piece of legislation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Longer vehicle equipment waivers for disabled residents
New Hampshire vehicle equipment waivers for people with disabilities can last up to 4 years, rather than the usual 2-year maximum. A licensed physician, New Hampshire-licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or New Hampshire-licensed physician associate must document a lasting medical need. The law adds these nurses and physician associates as authorized certifiers. Residents can reapply before the extended waiver expires. This change takes effect 60 days after passage.
More providers certify children's vaccine exemptions
New Hampshire-licensed advanced practice registered nurses and physician associates can now certify children's medical vaccine exemptions, alongside eligible physicians. The provider must determine that a vaccine against a particular disease may harm the child's health. The exemption lasts only for the time the provider determines the vaccine may be harmful. It does not waive other required vaccines. This change takes effect 60 days after passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Suzanne M. Prentiss
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Bill M. Gannon
Republican • Senate
Cindy Rosenwald
Democratic • Senate
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
David Rochefort
Republican • Senate
Donovan Fenton
Democratic • Senate
Howard Pearl
r • Senate
Keith R. Murphy
Republican • Senate
Kevin A. Avard
Republican • Senate
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
Democratic • Senate
Regina Birdsell
Republican • Senate
Ruth Ward
Republican • Senate
Tim McGough
Republican • Senate
Timothy Lang
Republican • Senate
Victoria Sullivan
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 253; Effective 08/31/2026
7/9/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 45
6/17/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/17/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2019e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/5/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2019e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 36
6/2/2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 11
5/7/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 04/15/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 18 P. 8
4/22/2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 158
4/7/2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/08/2026 10:30 am GP 158
4/1/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 8 P. 114
3/16/2026HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
3/6/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9
3/4/2026SenateHearing: 03/04/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 7
2/18/2026SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
11/21/2025Senate
Bill Text
As Amended
6/5/2026
Enrolled
6/2/2026
Introduced
11/21/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
Related Bills
HB2026, (New Title) relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement plan; relative to toll rate adjustments and periodic toll reviews for the New Hampshire turnpike system to support the 2027-2036 ten-year transportation plan; and relative to reconstruction of the Gregg Mill Road Bridge in the town of New Boston.
HB1102, (New Title) increasing the research and development tax credit cap and relative to state park fees for state residents.
HB610, (New Title) relative to the residential ratepayers advisory board.
HB1168, relative to employer documentation requirements.
HB1030, relative to licensed practical nurse scope of practice.
SB469, (New Title) allowing the director of the division of motor vehicles to adopt administrative rules regarding the use of electronic signatures and relative to signature requirements where ownership of a vehicle is transferred to an insurer after payment of damages.