HB 1685 - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATEHOUSE 5Mar2026...
0751h 04/16/2026 1430s SESSION 26-3121 07/06 HOUSE BILL 1685 AN ACT establishing a committeecommission to study aiding the growth of assistive technology businesses and adoption of assistive technologies in New Hampshire.
Science, Technology and Energy ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill establishes a committeecommission to study aiding the growth of assistive technology businesses and adoption of assistive technologies in New Hampshire.
HB 1685 - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATEHOUSE 5Mar2026...
0751h 04/16/2026 1430s 26-3121 07/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT establishing a committeecommission to study aiding the growth of assistive technology businesses and adoption of assistive technologies in New Hampshire.
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Amend RSA 21-R by inserting after section 9-a the following new section:
21-R:9-b Assistive Technology Commission.
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(c) One representative from the department of education, appointed by the commissioner of the department of education.
(d) One representative from the bureau of vocational rehabilitation, appointed by the commissioner of the bureau of vocational rehabilitation.
(e) One representative from the bureau of developmental services, appointed by the commissioner of the department of health and human services.
(f) One representative from an assistive technology non-profit group in New Hampshire, appointed by the governor.
(g) One representative from a disability non-profit organization, appointed by the governor.
(h) One representative from the New Hampshire house committee on health, human services and elderly affairs, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(i) One representative from the senate committee on health and human services, appointed by the president of the senate.
(j) One representative from an assistive technology or medical technology business located in New Hampshire, appointed by the governor.
(k) One representative from the department of business and economic affairs, appointed by the commissioner of the department of business and economic affairs.
(l) One representative of a veteran’s organization, appointed by the governor.
III.
Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
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The commission shall:
(a) Study and identify appropriate benchmarks for the increased implementation of assistive technologies for the use of New Hampshire residents in need of the same.
(b) Study and identify appropriate measures for attracting assistive technology businesses to New Hampshire.
(c) Conduct other activities as deemed necessary by the commission, including the formation of subcommittees and naming any appropriate new members to form the same.
V.
The members of the study commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members.
The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named house member.
The first meeting of the commission shall be held on September 1, 2026.
The commission shall meet every 90 days, and hold a final meeting on September 30, 2027.
Eight members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
VI.
The commission shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house committee on health, human services and elderly affairs, the senate committee on health and human services, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before October 1, 2027.
2 Repeal.
RSA 21-R:9-b, relative to the assistive technology commission, is repealed.
3 Effective Date.
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Conduct other activities as deemed necessary by the commission, including the formation of subcommittees and naming any appropriate new members to form the same.
4 Chairperson;
Quorum.
The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members.
The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member.
The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section.
Two members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
5 Report.
The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2026.
6 Effective Date.
This act shall take effect upon its passage.