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NH HB1030

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol McGuire

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes licensed practical nurses' authority from conducting "focused" nursing assessments to conducting "subsequent" nursing assessments of client health status
  • Modifies LPN participation in care plans from "development" to "evolution" of comprehensive plans
  • Specifies that comprehensive care plans LPNs help modify must be "registered nurse-initiated"
  • Maintains LPN authority to plan nursing care for clients with stable conditions
  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to licensed practical nurse scope of practice.

Last Action

Hearing: 03/04/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:00 am; Senate Calendar 7

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive Departments and Administration2/13/2026
Executive Departments and Administration11/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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