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NH SB453

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Suzanne Prentiss

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Medical exemptions from immunizations remain temporary and disease-specific, lasting only as long as the certifying provider determines the immunization would be detrimental

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs3/16/2026
Health and Human Services11/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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