HB594 (2023) Compare Changes


Unchanged Version

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111:1 New Section; Office of Professional Licensure and Certification; Reciprocity Licensing Process. Amend RSA 310-A by inserting after section 310-A:1-p the following new section:

310-A:1-q License Reciprocity.

I. Notwithstanding any other state law to the contrary, the office shall issue licenses to professionals who present evidence of an active license in good standing from another jurisdiction, in accordance with rules adopted by the executive director under RSA 541-A, provided that the jurisdiction's licensing requirements are substantially similar to New Hampshire's licensing requirements, as determined by the executive director in consultation with the boards, commissions, and councils within the office. Individuals seeking a license by endorsement pursuant to this section shall be required to undergo criminal history records check if otherwise required for initial licensing applications for that profession.

II. All individuals licensed under this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the state licensing body for that profession.

111:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Approved: June 28, 2023

Effective Date: August 27, 2023

Changed Version

Text to be added highlighted in green.

111:1 New Section; Office of Professional Licensure and Certification; Reciprocity Licensing Process. Amend RSA 310-A by inserting after section 310-A:1-p the following new section:

310-A:1-q License Reciprocity.

I. Notwithstanding any other state law to the contrary, the office shall issue licenses to professionals who present evidence of an active license in good standing from another jurisdiction, in accordance with rules adopted by the executive director under RSA 541-A, provided that the jurisdiction's licensing requirements are substantially similar to New Hampshire's licensing requirements, as determined by the executive director in consultation with the boards, commissions, and councils within the office. Individuals seeking a license by endorsement pursuant to this section shall be required to undergo criminal history records check if otherwise required for initial licensing applications for that profession.

II. All individuals licensed under this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the state licensing body for that profession.

111:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Approved: June 28, 2023

Effective Date: August 27, 2023