New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 641 — relative to examination requirements for licensure as a chiropractor.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 112; Effective 07/27/2026

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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 25, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 29, 2026.

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High chance

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Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

This bill changes the examination requirements for chiropractor licensure.

The bill updates the requirements for the exams that individuals must take to become licensed chiropractors. This could affect the process of chiropractor licensure in the state.

Summary

relative to examination requirements for licensure as a chiropractor.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 26 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made to SB 641 involve the elimination of a requirement for chiropractors who were licensed or applied after January 1, 1996, to pass specific parts of the national examinations. This streamlining simplifies the licensing process for those applicants, aligning the requirements more closely for all chiropractors licensed after January 1990. This matters because it could help reduce barriers to entry for new chiropractors, potentially increasing access to chiropractic care for patients in the state.

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SB 641-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2093 09/06 SENATE BILL 641-FN AN ACT relative to examination requirements for licensure as a chiropractor.
CHAPTER 112 SB 641-FN - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2093 09/06 SENATE BILL 641-FN AN ACT relative to examination requirements for licensure as a chiropractor.
SB 641-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2093 09/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to examination requirements for licensure as a chiropractor.
CHAPTER 112 SB 641-FN - FINAL VERSION 26-2093 09/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to examination requirements for licensure as a chiropractor.
1 Chiropractic;
112:1 Chiropractic;
2 Effective Date.
112:2 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2093 11/7/25 SB 641-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT relative to examination requirements for licensure as a chiropractor.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
May 28, 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.
July 27, 2026
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 112; Effective 07/27/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 13

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 03/18/2026 01:50 pm GP 231

  7. Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 01:50 pm GP 231

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 127

  9. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3

  11. Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 1

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

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (412)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 641 do?
relative to examination requirements for licensure as a chiropractor.
Who sponsors SB 641?
SB 641 is sponsored by Howard Pearl (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), and Erica J Layon.
What is the current status of SB 641?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 25, 2025. Enacted.
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