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

HB 1312 — relative to the authority of various boards.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 300; eff. I. Secs 4+13 eff prov sec 14 II. Rem eff 9/8/2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 16, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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In plain language

The bill modifies the authority of various boards.

This bill alters the powers and responsibilities of certain boards. It specifies how these boards can operate and interact with other entities.

Summary

relative to the authority of various boards.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

116 added · 111 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 1312 includes some updates regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification and the board of family mediator certification. Notably, it establishes the authority for the office to create subcommittees that will help manage tasks that could be handled by the full board. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definitions related to various optometry treatments, which could enhance the ability of optometrists to administer medications for eye conditions effectively. These changes aim to streamline operations and improve the effectiveness of licensure and certification processes in the medical field.

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1 New Paragraph;
300:1 New Paragraph;
2 Optometry;
300:2 Optometry;
HB 1312 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - 3 Optometry;
300:3 Optometry;
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CHAPTER 300 HB 1312 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - VI.
4 Office of Professional Licensure and Certification;
300:4 Office of Professional Licensure and Certification;
5 Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy;
300:5 Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy;
6 New Paragraph;
300:6 New Paragraph;
Definitions.Amend RSA 328-C:2 by inserting after paragraph VI the following new paragraph:
Definitions.
Amend RSA 328-C:2 by inserting after paragraph VI the following new paragraph:
7 Family Mediators;
300:7 Family Mediators;
8 Family Mediators;
300:8 Family Mediators;
HB 1312 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 3 - (c)] A quorum shall be [3] a majority of the members currently serving on the board.
(c)] A quorum shall be [3] a majority of the members currently serving on the board.
9 Family Mediators;
300:9 Family Mediators;
VII.
CHAPTER 300 HB 1312 - FINAL VERSION - Page 3 - VII.
10 Family Mediators;
300:10 Family Mediators;
11 Family Mediators;
300:11 Family Mediators;
12 Repeal.
300:12 Repeal.
13 Office of Professional Licensure and Certification;
300:13 Office of Professional Licensure and Certification;
For purposes of this paragraph, "manufactured housing dispute resolution" means a program for the timely resolution of disputes between manufacturers, retailers, HB 1312 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 4 - and installers of manufactured homes, including the issuance of appropriate orders, regarding responsibility for the correction or repair of defects in manufactured homes for defects that are reported during the one-year period beginning on the date of installation.
For purposes of this paragraph, "manufactured housing dispute resolution" means a program for the timely resolution of disputes between manufacturers, retailers, and installers of manufactured homes, including the issuance of appropriate orders, regarding responsibility for the correction or repair of defects in manufactured homes for defects that are reported during the one-year period beginning on the date of installation.
14 Contingency.
300:14 Contingency.
15 Effective Date.
300:15 Effective Date.
II.
CHAPTER 300 HB 1312 - FINAL VERSION - Page 4 - II.
Approved:
July 10, 2026 Effective Date:
I.
Sections 4 & 13 effective as provided in section 14 II.
Remainder effective September 8, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 300; eff. I. Secs 4+13 eff prov sec 14 II. Rem eff 9/8/2026

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

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2160e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2160e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  6. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1637s (Rep. Layon): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 11

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1637s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  8. Committee Amendment # 2026-1637s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1637s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  10. Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 12

  11. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7

  12. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0390h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 41

  13. Amendment # 2026-0390h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 41

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0390h 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 10 P. 19

  15. Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159

  16. Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP231

  17. Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 10:30 am GP 231

  18. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 15

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

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (413)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1312 do?
relative to the authority of various boards.
Who sponsors HB 1312?
HB 1312 is sponsored by Tara Reardon (Democrat) and Erica Layon (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1312?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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