NH HB1685

Establishes a Technology-First Commission under the Department of Information Technology to study making New Hampshire a "technology-first state" with focus on assistive technology

Commission consists of 14 members including 3 assistive technology users, 2 parents of users, and representatives from the Department of Education, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, Bureau of Developmental Services, Medicaid, and disability advocacy organizations

Commission duties include analyzing emerging assistive technologies, aligning training strategies, collecting data from outside sources, and identifying ways to better serve individuals with assistive technology needs

First meeting scheduled for September 1, 2026, with meetings every 90 days and a final meeting on September 30, 2027; final report with legislative recommendations due by October 1, 2027

Commission automatically repeals on October 1, 2027 after submitting its findings