nh-2026-163: Continued Status

1. Agency: Guardian ad Litem Board

Agency Address: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square Concord NH 03301

6. (a) Summary of what the rule says and of any proposed amendments including

whether the rule implements a state statute for the first time: Chapter Gal 400 of the Guardian ad Litem board (board) relates to renewal of licensure. The board is proposing to readopt with amendment, readopt, and repeal various sections of Gal 400. The proposed rules aim to streamline application procedures in accordance with the legislative changes to RSA 310 made by 2023 NH Ch. 112; 2023 NH HB 655. This proposal does not implement a statute for the first time. These rules are set to expire October 21, 2026, but are subject to extension pursuant to RSA 541-A:14-a. 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: Individuals governed by the Guardian ad Litem Board. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/10/2026 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: RULE STATUTE Gal 401.01 and Gal 401.02 RSA 310:8; RSA 490-C:5, I(a) RSA 490-C: 4, I (c); RSA 490-C: 5, I (a), (b), (c), (f); Gal 401.03 (repeal) RSA 541-A: 16, I (b); RSA 541-A: 29; 2023 NH Ch. 212; 2023 NH SB 107 RSA 490-C: 1; RSA 490-C: 4, I (c); RSA 490-C: 5, I Gal 401.04 (repeal) (a), (b), (c), (f); RSA 541-A: 16, I (b); RSA 541-A: 29; 2023 NH Ch. 212; 2023 NH SB 107 RSA 490-C: 1; RSA 490-C: 4, I (c); RSA 490-C: 5, I (a), (b), (c); RSA 490-C: 5-a, I; RSA 541-A: 16, I (b); Gal 401.05 (repeal) RSA 541-A: 31, V (a); 2023 NH Ch. 212; 2023 NH SB 107 RSA 490-C: 1; RSA 490-C: 4, I (c); RSA 490-C: 5, I (a), (b), (c), (d); RSA 490-C: 5-a, I; RSA 541-A: 16, I Gal 401.06 (repeal) (b); RSA 541-A: 31, V (a); 2023 NH Ch. 212; 2023 NH SB 107 Gal 401.03 (formerly RSA 490-C:5, I(a) Gal 401.07) RSA 490-C: 1; RSA 490-C: 4, I (c), (d), (e); RSA 490-C: 4, II (e), (g); RSA 490-C: 5, I (a), (b), (c), (d), Gal 401.08 (repeal) (e); RSA 490-C: 5, II (c); RSA 490-C: 5-a, I; RSA 490-C: 5-b; RSA 490: 26-g; RSA 641: 3; 2023 NH Ch. 212; 2023 NH SB 107 Gal 401.04 (formerly RSA 490-C:5, I(a) Gal 401.09) Gal 401.05 (formerly Gal 401.10) RSA 490-C:5, I(a) Gal 401.06 (formerly RSA 490-C:5, I(a) Gal 401.11) Gal 401.07 (formerly Gal 401.12) RSA 490-C:5, II(a) Gal 401.08 (formerly Gal RSA 490-C:5, I(a) 401.13) Gal 402.01 RSA 310:12 Gal 402.02 RSA 310:12 Gal 402.03 RSA 310:12 Gal 402.04 – Gal 402.05 RSA 310:12 Gal 402.06 RSA 310:10 Gal 403.01 RSA 490-C:5, I(d) Gal 403.02 RSA 490-C:5, I(d) Gal 403.03 RSA 490-C:5, I(d) ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/10/2026 RSA 490-C: 1; RSA 490-C: 4, I (c), (d); RSA 490-C: Gal 403.04 (repeal) 5, I (a), (c), (d), (e); RSA 490-C: 5-a, I; RSA 541-A: 16, I (b) RSA 490-C: 1; RSA 490-C: 4, I (c), (d); RSA 490-C: 5, I (a), (c), (d), (e); RSA 490-C: 5-a, I; RSA 541-A: Gal 403.05 (repeal) 16, I (b) RSA 490-C: 1; RSA 490-C: 4, I (c), (d); RSA 490-C: Gal 403.06 (repeal) 5, I (a), (c), (d), (e); RSA 490-C: 5-a, I; RSA 541-A: 16, I (b) Gal 403.04 (formerly Gal 403.07) RSA 490-C:5, I(d) Gal 403.05 (formerly Gal 403.08) RSA 490-C:5, I(d) RSA 490-C: 1; RSA 541-A: 16, I (b); RSA 490-C: 4, Gal 403.09 (repeal) I (d); RSA 490-C: 4, II (e); RSA 490-C: 5, I (e); RSA 490- C: 5, II (c); RSA 490-C: 5-a, I RSA 490-C: 1; RSA 541-A: 16, I (b); RSA 490-C: 4, I (e); Gal 404.01 (repeal) RSA 490-C: 4, II (e); RSA 490-C: 5, I (b); RSA 490- C: 5, II (c); RSA 490-C: 5-a RSA 490-C: 1; RSA 541-A: 16, I (b); RSA 490-C: 4, Gal 404.02 (repeal) I, (e); RSA 490-C: 4, II (e), (i); RSA 490-C: 5, I (g), (j); RSA 490-C: 5, II (c), (e); RSA 490-C: 5-a; RSA 541-A: 38; 2023 NH Ch. 212; 2023 NH SB 107 RSA 490-C: 1; RSA 490-C: 4, I (c); RSA 490-C: 5, I (c), (d), (e); RSA 490-C: 5-a; RSA 541-A: 16, I (b); Gal 404.03 (repeal) RSA 541-A: 14, IV; RSA 541-A: 16, III 2023 NH Ch. 212; 2023 NH SB 107

7. Contact person for copies and questions including requests to accommodate

persons with disabilities: Title: Administrative Rules Name: Carson Hansford Coordinator Address: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification Phone Number: (603) 271-7809 7 Eagle Square Concord NH 03301 FAX Number: Email: oplc-rules@oplc.nh.gov ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/10/2026

8. Deadline for submission of materials in writing or, if practicable for the agency, in

the electronic format specified: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 _ Fax X Email oplc-rules@oplc.nh.gov _ Other

9. Public hearing scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Time: 1:15 PM Place: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square Concord NH 03301 Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A

10. Fiscal Impact Statement (Prepared by Legislative Budget Assistant):

FIS #: 26:150, dated: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement for Guardian ad Litem Board rules governing Continued Status [Gal 400]

1. Comparison of the costs of the proposed rule(s) to the existing rule(s):

There is no difference in costs when comparing the proposed rules to the existing rules. Not applicable to various rules being repealed.

2. Cite the Federal mandate. Identify the impact on state funds:

No federal mandate, no impact on state funds.

3. Cost and benefits of the proposed rule(s):

The fee provisions referenced in Gal 400 rules are applicable to Plc 1002.19, relative to application processing and licensing fees for the profession regulated by the Guardian ad Litem Board. The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) states that the Guardian ad Litem Board is reworking their 300 rules to reflect Plc 1002.19, therefore the reference to the fees specified in Gal 304.01 in proposed Gal 401.06 will be applicable to Plc 1002.19.

A. To State general or State special funds:

None. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/10/2026

C. To independently owned businesses:

None. 11. Statement Relative to Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution: There are no costs associated with this rule. These rules do not apply to political subdivisions. These rules do not mandate or assign any new, expanded, or modified programs or responsibilities to any political subdivision in such a way as to necessitate additional local expenditure, and therefore, these proposed rules do not violate Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution. FilesUploadedtoServer:

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