New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 525 — transferring administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to the office of professional licensure and certification.

Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 67

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

transferring administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to the office of professional licensure and certification.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 67

  2. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 10/01/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 51 P. 9

  3. Executive Session: 10/01/2025 10:00 am GP 231

  4. Full Committee Work Session: 10/01/2025 10:00 am GP 231

  5. Retained in Committee

  6. Public Hearing: 02/19/2025 11:00 am LOB 306-308

  7. Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 3 P. 14

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 413 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (413)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 525 do?
transferring administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to the office of professional licensure and certification.
Who sponsors HB 525?
HB 525 is sponsored by Dan McGuire (Republican) and Carol McGuire (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 525?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 525?
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