nh-2026-200: Continued Status

1. Agency: Board of Psychologists

Agency Address: Board of Psychologists c/o 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: The Board of Psychologists (Board) is proposing to repeal and readopt with amendment various sections of Psyc 401 and Psyc 404. Psyc 400 outlines the continued status requirements and procedures for licensees. The Board is seeking to align its rules with the change the legislature made to RSA 310 in 2023 and subsequent repeals of the Board’s practice act. X Does this rule implement a state statute for the first time? If yes, please explain: The Board is proposing to make additional technical and structural changes the legislature made to RSA 310 in 2023 under 2023 NH Ch. 112; 2023 NH HB 655. 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: Licensed Psychologists. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/24/2026 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: Rule Implementing statute Psyc 401.01 RSA 310:8 Psyc 401.02 RSA 329-B:10, III Psyc 401.03 RSA 310:8; RSA 310:5, I Psyc 401.04 (repeal) RSA 329-B:25 Psyc 401.05 (repeal) RSA 329-B:25 Psyc 404.01 RSA 310:8, III, RSA 329-B:14-a Psyc 404.02 (repeal) RSA 329-B:25

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

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

the electronic format specified: Friday, November 13, 2026 _ Fax X Email oplc-rules@oplc.nh.gov _ Other

9. Public hearing scheduled for:

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Time: 9:15 AM Place: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square Concord NH 03301 Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/24/2026

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

FIS #: 26:207, dated: Thursday, September 24, 2026

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 the 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 Psyc 401.02(c) rules are applicable to Plc 1001.08, relative to the professionals’ health program fee, as well as Plc 1002.43, relative to application processing and licensing fees for the professions regulated by the Board of Psychologists.

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 these rules. 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, do not violate Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/24/2026