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SB 641 · 2026 · Senate · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Chiropractor licensing exam requirements

AI-generated

relative to examination requirements for licensure as a chiropractor.

Modifies the examination requirements applicants must satisfy to obtain licensure as a chiropractor.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · May 29, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill modifies the examination requirements for licensure as a chiropractor.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“Applicants shall pass the ethics and jurisprudence examination given by the New Hampshire board of chiropractic examiners.”
RSA 316-A:17

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Howard PearlRPrimeChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration

Public testimony

5 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony

40% support60% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I am sorry that unforeseen circumstances have occured preventing me from attending this nhearing.…”
— David Lundgren, LONDONDERRYsupports
“I'm writing you this morning regarding SB641 relative to licensure requirements for chiropractors.…”
— Mark Stagnone, Londonderry · New Hampshire Chiropractic Associationopposes
“I'm writing to oppose SB 641. As a practicing chiropractor, it is unacceptable for us to lower our standard for new doctors in the field.…”
— Brendan McCann, Newmarketopposes
“My name is Dr. Daniel Kyparissis and I am the President of the New Hampshire Chiropractic Association (NHCA). I am writing this testimony on behalf of the NHCA, as we do not support SB641. The NHCA Board of Directors recently voted to oppose this legislation after receiving feedback from our members via survey.…”
— DANIEL KYPARISSIS, INTERVALE · New Hampshire Chiropractic Associationopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Jan 29, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass5–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Jan 29, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass13–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Apr 9, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • May 14, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 14, 2026Public hearingSenate Executive Departments and Administration5:52:37–6:03:3711mlocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Jan 29, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Mar 18, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and Administration4:12:40–4:27:3814m 58slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Public Hearing; Executive Session
  • Apr 9, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • May 14, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1
  2. Jan 14, 2026SenHearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 1
  3. Jan 29, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
  4. Jan 29, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 127
  6. Mar 18, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/18/2026 01:50 pm GP 231
  7. Mar 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/18/2026 01:50 pm GP 231
  8. Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  9. Apr 9, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 13
  10. May 14, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
  11. May 14, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
  12. May 28, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 112; Effective 07/27/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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