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NH HB525
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol McGuire
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AI Summary
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Transfers the Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing from the Department of Education's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to a newly designated advisory board housed within the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)
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Converts the Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing from an independent licensing board to an advisory board, with OPLC assuming all licensing, fee collection, and disciplinary functions
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Transfers approximately $243,700 in existing board funds and all program records, equipment, and unexpended appropriations from the Department of Education to OPLC
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Establishes a revolving fund for examination fees to support the program, with estimated ongoing costs exceeding $217,000 annually by FY 2027 primarily for two new staff positions
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Effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Transferring administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to the office of professional licensure and certification.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1
1/7/2026