Psychotherapy licensing requirement

Analysis

This bill repeals the licensing exemption for psychotherapy activities or services of certain persons in the employ of a state, county, or municipal agency, other political subdivision, or duly chartered educational institution.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

• Rep. Kristin NobleRChair· Education Policy and Administration
• Rep. Lisa FreemanRAssistant Majority Whip

Also: Rep. Jim KofaltR, Rep. Jonah WheelerD

Public testimony

Hearings

• 2025-01-2310:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationLOB 306-308Public hearing
• 2025-04-099:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 2 P. 11
2. Jan 23, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/23/2025 01:00 pm LOB 306-308
3. Jan 23, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/23/2025 01:00 pm LOB 306-308
4. Feb 19, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 02/19/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)
5. Mar 13, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 12
6. Mar 13, 2025SenIntroduced 03/13/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 8
7. Apr 9, 2025SenHearing: 04/09/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 16
8. May 1, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 19
9. May 1, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
10. May 22, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025); SJ 15
11. May 22, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 51
12. Jun 2, 2025HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2025; Chapter 59; 08/01/2025

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• Adopted by both chambersversion
• Chaptered (final law)version
• House Committee Report · 2025-02-27report
• Senate Hearing Report · 2025-04-14report
• Senate Committee Report · 2025-04-23report

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.