nh-2026-203: Disciplinary Sanction, and Responsibilities of Licensees

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 proposed rule contains various sections of Psyc 500 of the Board of Psychologists (Board). Psyc 500 outlines the ethical standards, responsibilities of psychologists, and professional misconduct standards. The Board is proposing to readopt with amendment Psyc 501.05, relative to the standards for the selection of sanctions. The Board is proposing to tie the standards used for determining disciplinary standards to Plc 311. The Board is proposing in Psyc 502, to clarify that all licensees shall comply with requests from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), the Plc rules, and the Psyc rules. The Board is seeking to repeal their own complaint form, which was repealed by 2023 NH Ch. 212:34 (2023 NH SB 107) and require those seeking to file a complaint to do so with the OPLC. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/30/2026 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: Individuals governed by the Board of Psychologists. 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: Rule Statute Being Implemented Psyc 501.05 RSA 310:10, II Psyc 502 RSA 329-B:10, VII, XIV Psyc 503 RSA 310:9

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

persons with disabilities: Name: Carson Hansford Title: Administrative Rules 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: 9:10 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 09/30/2026

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

FIS #: 26:206, dated: Tuesday, September 22, 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.

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

No federal mandate, no impact on state funds.

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, do not violate Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/30/2026