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NH SB457
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tara Reardon
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AI Summary
- Creates a provisional license pathway for international medical graduates who have completed a foreign residency or practiced as a physician for at least 5 years outside the United States or Canada
- Requires provisional licensees to work only at healthcare facilities with residency programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education during the 2-year provisional period
- Applicants must demonstrate good standing with their home country's medical licensing authority, English fluency, U.S. citizenship or legal work status, and have a job offer from a qualifying New Hampshire healthcare provider
- Grants full, unrestricted medical licenses to provisional licensees in good standing after 2 years, removing the facility-type restriction
- Estimated fiscal impact of $10,000-$100,000 in increased administrative costs for the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, with potential indeterminable revenue increase from additional applicants
Legislative Description
Relative to the licensing of physicians who graduated from medical schools outside of the United States or Canada.
Last Action
Vacated and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration (Rep. Noble): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Executive Departments and Administration3/9/2026
Education Policy and Administration2/26/2026
Health and Human Services11/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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