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HB 525 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Transfer of deaf interpreter licensing oversight

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transferring administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to the office of professional licensure and certification.

Transfers the program for the deaf and hard of hearing from the department of education's vocational rehabilitation division to the advisory board for interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing, and moves board administration and licensing to the office of professional licensure and certification.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill transfers the program for the deaf and hard of hearing from the department of education, vocational rehabilitation to the advisory board for interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing. The bill also transfers board administration and licensing to the office of professional licensure and certification.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Carol McGuireRPrime
  • Rep. Dan McGuireRVice Chair· Finance

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-02-1910:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationLOB 306-308Public hearing
  • 2025-10-0110:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 3 P. 14
  2. Feb 19, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/19/2025 11:00 am LOB 306-308
  3. Mar 5, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  4. Oct 1, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 10/01/2025 10:00 am GP 231
  5. Oct 1, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 10/01/2025 10:00 am GP 231
  6. Oct 1, 2025House: Inexpedient to Legislate 10/01/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 51 P. 9
  7. Jan 7, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 67

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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