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NH SB453
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Suzanne Prentiss
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AI Summary
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Expands authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician associates to document lasting medical necessity for vehicle equipment waivers for persons with disabilities, extending the waiver period from 2 years to 4 years
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Authorizes APRNs and physician associates to certify that immunization against a particular disease may be detrimental to a child's health, granting medical exemptions from required immunizations
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Currently only licensed physicians can make these certifications; the bill adds APRNs licensed under RSA 326-B and physician associates licensed under RSA 329-D
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Medical exemptions from immunizations remain temporary and disease-specific, lasting only as long as the certifying provider determines the immunization would be detrimental
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Takes effect 60 days after passage
Legislative Description
Authorizing advanced practice registered nurses and physician associates to make certain certifications.
Last Action
Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs House Journal 8
3/16/2026