CHAPTER 97
HB 567 - FINAL VERSION
7Apr2021... 0276h
2021 SESSION
21-0703
04/11
HOUSE BILL 567
SPONSORS: Rep. S. Pearson, Rock. 6
COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill permits certain military personnel, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics to apply for licensure as a nursing assistant.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
7Apr2021... 0276h 21-0703
04/11
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty One
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
97:1 New Section; Nurse Practice Act; Licensed Nursing Assistant; Licensure by Alternate Experience. Amend RSA 326-B by inserting after section 21 the following new section:
326-B:21-a Licensed Nursing Assistant; Licensure by Alternate Experience.
I. A current or former military service member who has been assigned a military occupational specialty (MOS) code of 68W (Army) or 4N0X1 (Air Force), with or without additional skill identifiers, and who, as part of such member's service in the military, has utilized their MOS within the last 3 years, shall be deemed to have taken a board-approved nursing assistant course and may apply for a license as a nursing assistant in New Hampshire. An applicant under this paragraph shall:
(a) Provide proof that the applicant has been assigned a MOS code of 68W (Army) or 4N0X1 (Air Force) and that the applicant has used their MOS as part of their service in the last 3 years;
(b) Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter, or, if such acts have been committed and would be grounds for disciplinary action, the board has found, after investigation, that sufficient restitution has been made; and
(c) Meet other criteria as established by the board.
II. An individual licensed as an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-advanced, or paramedic in any United States jurisdiction who presently holds a certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), shall be deemed to have taken a board-approved nursing assistant course and may apply for a license as a licensed nursing assistant in New Hampshire. An applicant under this paragraph shall:
(a) Provide proof that the applicant is currently licensed as an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-advanced, or paramedic in any United States jurisdiction;
(b) Provide a copy of the applicant’s certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians;
(c) Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter, or, if such acts have been committed and would be grounds for disciplinary action, the board has found, after investigation, that sufficient restitution has been made; and
(d) Meet other criteria as established by the board.
97:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: July 01, 2021
Effective Date: July 01, 2021
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 22, 2021 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 22, 2021 | House | Hearing |
| House | Floor Vote | |
| April 28, 2021 | Senate | Hearing |
| May 27, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| Feb. 22, 2021 | House | Hearing |
| April 28, 2021 | Senate | Hearing |
| May 27, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
July 6, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/01/2021; Chapter 97; Eff: 07/01/2021
July 1, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/01/2021; Chapter 97; Eff: 07/01/2021
June 25, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021); SJ 20
June 25, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021); SJ 20
May 27, 2021: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/27/2021; SJ 17
May 27, 2021: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/27/2021; SJ 17
May 19, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/27/2021; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 25
May 27, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/27/2021; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 25
April 28, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/28/2021, 09:45 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 20
April 15, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/28/2021, 09:45 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 20
April 7, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 11
April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 11
April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 50
April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 50
April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0276h: MA VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 27
April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0276h: MA VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 27
April 7, 2021: Amendment # 2021-0276h: AA VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 27
April 7, 2021: Amendment # 2021-0276h: AA VV 04/07/2021 HJ 5 P. 27
March 10, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-0276h (Vote 19-0; CC) HC 18 P. 14
: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-0276h (Vote 19-0; CC) HC 18 P. 14
Feb. 10, 2021: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2021-0276h: 02/22/2021 10:32 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/97378434787
Feb. 22, 2021: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2021-0276h: 02/22/2021 10:32 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/97378434787
Feb. 22, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/22/2021 10:30 am Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/97378434787 Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Jan. 12, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 2 P. 54
Jan. 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 2 P. 54