New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 470 — relative to the expungement of certain disciplinary matters.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 186; Effective 08/18/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill allows for the expungement of certain disciplinary records.

The bill provides a process for expunging specific disciplinary matters from records. This means individuals can have certain past disciplinary actions removed from their records under specified conditions.

Summary

relative to the expungement of certain disciplinary matters.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

44 added · 50 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of SB 470 introduces a process that allows certain licensees to have their disciplinary records expunged, provided their actions did not involve serious offenses like criminal acts or patient safety issues. Key changes include a clearer outline of the types of disciplinary actions eligible for expungement and criteria that petitioners must meet to demonstrate that removing their records would aid in their rehabilitation and protect public welfare. This matters because it offers a second chance for professionals to move past minor disciplinary issues, potentially boosting their employment opportunities and reinforcing the idea of rehabilitation.

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SB 470-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/26/2026 1240s SESSION 26-2079 09/05 SENATE BILL 470-FN AN ACT relative to the expungement of certain disciplinary matters.
CHAPTER 186 SB 470-FN - FINAL VERSION 03/26/2026 1240s SESSION 26-2079 09/05 SENATE BILL 470-FN AN ACT relative to the expungement of certain disciplinary matters.
SB 470-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/26/2026 1240s 26-2079 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the expungement of certain disciplinary matters.
CHAPTER 186 SB 470-FN - FINAL VERSION 03/26/2026 1240s 26-2079 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the expungement of certain disciplinary matters.
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186:1 New Section;
SB 470-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - Requests for a hearing shall be made in writing to the appropriate board within 30 days of receipt of the original final decision.
Requests for a hearing shall be made in writing to the appropriate board within 30 days of receipt of the original final decision.
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CHAPTER 186 SB 470-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - V.
2 Office of Professional Licensure and Certification;
186:2 Office of Professional Licensure and Certification;
3 Effective Date.
186:3 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2079 3/31/26 SB 470-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2026-1240s) AN ACT relative to the expungement of certain disciplinary matters.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2029.
August 18, 2026
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 186; Effective 08/18/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/22/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 18 P. 7

  6. Executive Session: 04/22/2026 01:00 pm GP 231

  7. Public Hearing: 04/15/2026 01:00 pm GP 231

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 9 P. 54

  9. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1240s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  10. Sen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2026-1240s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026, Vote 4-0; SC 11

  12. Special Order to 03/26/2026, Without Objection, MA; 03/12/2026 SJ 6

  13. SB 470 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 9

  15. Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 2

  16. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (412)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 470 do?
relative to the expungement of certain disciplinary matters.
Who sponsors SB 470?
SB 470 is sponsored by Tara Reardon (Democrat), David Rochefort (Republican), and Howard Pearl (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 470?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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