NH SB470

Licensed professionals in New Hampshire may petition the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification to have disciplinary records expunged and classified as confidential if more than 3 years have passed, the license was not permanently revoked, no subsequent disciplinary actions occurred, no pending investigations exist, and the license is currently in good standing

Petitions involving only reprimands, administrative fines, or investigation/prosecution costs must be automatically granted if eligibility requirements are met

All other expungement petitions require the petitioner to additionally demonstrate that expungement will assist rehabilitation and protect public welfare, with the office considering factors such as the nature of the conduct, completion of disciplinary requirements, testimonials, and employment history

Licensees denied expungement may request a hearing before the appropriate licensing board within 30 days of the denial decision

The Legislative Budget Assistant determined the fiscal impact is less than $10,000 per year from fiscal years 2026 through 2029