NH Dental Hygienists Association
2026 Legislative Bill Tracking
Monday, November 02, 2026 8:46 PM
| Bill | Bill Title & Upcoming Hearings | Sponsor | Status | Priority/Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 470 | Relative to The Use Of General Anesthesia, Deep Sedation, and Moderate Sedation In Dental Treatment. | *Rep. Jim Kofalt 32-R Rep. David Nagel 06-R Rep. Erica Layon 13-R Sen. Keith Murphy 16-R Sen. Kevin Avard 12-R | Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026 (1/7) | |
| HB 524 | (second New Title) Relative to Disbursement Of Funds By The New Hampshire Vaccine Association. | *Rep. Michael Granger 02-R Rep. John Sellers 10-R Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choini?re 30-R Rep. Mike Belcher 04-R Rep. Robert Wherry 13-R Rep. Shane Sirois 32-R Rep. Yury Polozov 10-R | Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 152; eff.08/18/2026 (6/24) | |
| HB 705 | Relative to Health Care Cost Transparency. |  *Rep. Keith Ammon 42-RRep. Anita Burroughs 02-D Rep. John Hunt 14-R Rep. Julius Soti 35-R | Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/16/2026; Chapter 5; Eff. I. Sec 1 eff as prov sec 2 II. Rem. Eff 3/16/26 (3/19) | |
| HB 1071 | Repealing Immunity Afforded Health Care Facilities When Following Directives Adopted In Response to The Covid-19 State Of Emergency. | *Rep. Tom Mannion 01-R Rep. Aidan Ankarberg 07-I Rep. Jeffrey Tenczar 01-R Rep. Kristine Perez 16-R Rep. Linda McGrath 40-R Rep. Matt Drew 19-R Rep. Robert Wherry 13-R Rep. Susan DeRoy 03-R | Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 05/14/2026 (5/8) | |
| HB 1215 | (second New Title) Relative to Supporting The Preferred Method Of Communication Of An Individual with A Communication Disability and Relative to Transfers From Freestanding Hospital Emergency Facilities. | *Rep. Jim Kofalt 32-R Rep. Bill Boyd 12-R Rep. Jodi Newell 04-D Rep. Katelyn Kuttab 17-R Rep. Wayne MacDonald 16-R Sen. Kevin Avard 12-R Sen. Regina Birdsell 19-R Sen. Sharon Carson 14-R | Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off (6/2) | |
| HB 1231 | Requiring Health Care Providers to Disclose Medical Services Billed to The Patient's Insurance Carrier. | *Rep. Ron Dunn 16-R Rep. Kristine Perez 16-R | Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 11-0; ) (10/19) | |
| HB 1286 | (new Title) Relative to The Practice Of Dentistry and When Radiographic Examinations Are Required. | *Rep. Mike Drago 04-R Rep. Diane Pauer 36-R Rep. Juliet Harvey-Bolia 03-R Rep. Katy Peternel 06-R Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choini?re 30-R Rep. Melissa Litchfield 32-R Rep. Robert Wherry 13-R Rep. Sayra DeVito 08-R Rep. Tom Mannion 01-R | Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 05/07/2026 (5/5) | |
| HB 1323 | (new Title) Relative to Parental Alienation, Limiting Certain Prior Authorization Requirements For Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Similar Rehabilitative Services, Relative to Children's Mental Health Services For Persons 18 Years Of Age and Younger. |  *Rep. Kimberly Rice 38-RRep. Debra DeSimone 18-R Rep. Jason Osborne 02-R Rep. Jay Markell 18-R Rep. Jim Kofalt 32-R Rep. Jodi Nelson 13-R Rep. Scott Bryer 01-R Rep. Sherman Packard 16-R Sen. Daryl Abbas 22-R Sen. Kevin Avard 12-R Sen. Timothy Lang 02-R Sen. Victoria Sullivan 18-R | Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off (6/2) | |
| HB 1368 | Establishing A Committee to Study The Availability Of and Access to Primary Care Providers, Especially In Rural Areas Of The State. | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 (3/5) | ||
| HB 1538 | Preventing Vape Products From Being Marketed Towards Minors. | *Rep. Alice Wade 15-D Rep. Billie ButlerRep. Carrie Sorensen 28-D Rep. Henry Giasson 29-R Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum 21-D Rep. Jodi Newell 04-D Rep. Loren Selig 10-D Rep. Nicholas Germana 15-D Rep. Trinidad Tellez 40-D Rep. Valerie McDonnell 25-R Sen. David Watters 04-D Sen. Debra Altschiller 24-D Sen. Donovan Fenton 10-D | Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 9-2; ) (10/19) | |
| HB 1630 | Prohibiting The Sale Of Nitrous Oxide and Certain Inhalants For Recreational Purposes. |  *Rep. Nancy Murphy 12-DRep. Bill Boyd 12-R Rep. Gary Woods 30-D Rep. Janet Lucas 07-D Rep. Jodi Newell 04-D Rep. Maureen Mooney 12-R Rep. Rosemarie Rung 12-D Sen. Daryl Abbas 22-R Sen. Denise Ricciardi 09-R Sen. Donovan Fenton 10-D | Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 177; eff. 01/01/2027 (6/24) | |
| HB 1760 | Repealing The Directive That The Department Of Health and Human Services Seek A Waiver to Establish Pharmacy Copayment and Premium Requirements Under The State Medicaid Plan and Making An Appropriation Therefor. |  *Rep. Laura Telerski 11-DRep. Alexis Simpson 33-D Rep. Christal Lloyd 08-D Rep. David Preece 17-D Rep. Jerry Stringham 03-D Rep. Kristina Schultz 29-D Rep. Lucy Weber 05-D Rep. Mary Jane Wallner 19-D Rep. Matthew Wilhelm 21-D Sen. Cindy Rosenwald 13-D Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka 21-D Sen. Suzanne Prentiss 05-D | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 184-153 03/12/2026 (3/13) | |
| HB 1773 | Relative to Food and Drink Purchased Under Snap, The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program. |  *Rep. Lisa Freeman 08-RRep. Bryan Morse 03-R Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum 21-D Rep. Jess Edwards 31-R Rep. Juliet Harvey-Bolia 03-R Rep. Kristin Noble 02-R Rep. Lilli Walsh 15-R Rep. Michael Harrington 18-R Rep. Rich? Colcombe 30-R Sen. Kevin Avard 12-R | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 (3/11) | |
| HB 1811 | Repealing Statutory Immunization Requirements For Children. |  *Rep. Matt Drew 19-RRep. Donald McFarlane 18-R Rep. Jim Kofalt 32-R Rep. Linda McGrath 40-R Rep. Lori Korzen 07-R Rep. Robert Wherry 13-R Rep. Tom Mannion 01-R Rep. Yury Polozov 10-R | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 (2/19) | |
| SB 185 | Relative to Office Of Professional Licensure and Certification Investigations. The bill discussed focuses on amending licensing statutes and shifting certain responsibilities to the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), in line with prior legislation. It primarily serves as a housekeeping bill to address updates from bills passed in the previous session. The committee will review the bill in an executive session, though a date for that session is yet to be determined. Online votes on the bill were split, with 2 in support and 2 opposed. The bill appears to be a technical adjustment, but with notable concerns raised regarding specific sections, particularly related to licensing and disciplinary actions by land surveyors and electricians. |
 *Sen. Howard Pearl 17-RRep. Alvin See 26-R Rep. Carol McGuire 27-R Rep. Jose Cambrils 04-R Rep. Michael Moffett 04-R Sen. Cindy Rosenwald 13-D Sen. Daniel Innis 07-R Sen. David Rochefort 01-R Sen. David Watters 04-D Sen. Denise Ricciardi 09-R Sen. Keith Murphy 16-R Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka 21-D Sen. Tara Reardon 15-D Sen. Tim McGough 11-R Sen. Timothy Lang 02-R | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 (1/7) | |
| SB 187 | Adopting The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. |  *Sen. Tara Reardon 15-DSen. Cindy Rosenwald 13-D Sen. Howard Pearl 17-R Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka 21-D Sen. Tim McGough 11-R Sen. Timothy Lang 02-R | Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026 (1/7) | |
| SB 476 | Relative to Consumer Health Care Cost Transparency. |  *Sen. Tim McGough 11-RRep. Julie Miles 12-R Rep. Katelyn Kuttab 17-R Rep. Keith Ammon 42-R Rep. Wayne MacDonald 16-R Sen. Bill Gannon 23-R Sen. Cindy Rosenwald 13-D Sen. Daniel Innis 07-R Sen. Howard Pearl 17-R Sen. Regina Birdsell 19-R | Pending Motion OT3rdg; 03/26/2026 (3/26) | |
| SB 506 | Relative to Community Engagement and Work Requirements Under The State Medicaid Program. | *Sen. Howard Pearl 17-R Rep. Michael Moffett 04-R Rep. Wayne MacDonald 16-R Sen. Bill Gannon 23-R Sen. Daniel Innis 07-R Sen. Daryl Abbas 22-R Sen. James Gray 06-R Sen. Keith Murphy 16-R Sen. Kevin Avard 12-R Sen. Tim McGough 11-R Sen. Timothy Lang 02-R Sen. Victoria Sullivan 18-R | Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 03/05/2026 (2/24) | |
| SB 556 | Including Syringes and Similar Medical Devices In The Definition Of Special Waste For Purposes Of Solid Waste Management and Making The Disposal Of Such Special Waste A Felony. |  *Sen. Keith Murphy 16-RSen. Daniel Innis 07-R Sen. Daryl Abbas 22-R Sen. Howard Pearl 17-R Sen. Regina Birdsell 19-R Sen. Timothy Lang 02-R | Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/19/2026 (2/13) | |
| SB 567 | (second New Title) Relative to The Composition Of The Board Of Dental Examiners and Relative to The Practice Of Dentistry and When Radiographic Examinations Are Required. |  *Sen. David Rochefort 01-RSen. Bill Gannon 23-R Sen. Daniel Innis 07-R Sen. Howard Pearl 17-R | Sen. Pearl Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026 (5/21) | |
| SB 639 | Establishing A Committee to Study The Health and Safety Impacts Of Red Dye 40 and Other Food Additives In Food and Beverages Sold In New Hampshire. |  *Sen. Donovan Fenton 10-DRep. Joe Alexander 29-R Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choini?re 30-R Rep. Yury Polozov 10-R Sen. David Rochefort 01-R Sen. Kevin Avard 12-R Sen. Pat Long 20-D Sen. Regina Birdsell 19-R Sen. Victoria Sullivan 18-R | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/14/2026 (5/14) | |
| LSR 50 | Relative to Continuity Of Access to Medical Records Upon The Closure, Abandonment, Retirement, Incapacity, or Death Of A Health Care Provider.? |  *Rep. Wayne MacDonald 16-R | ||
| LSR 52 | Relative to Continuing Education Concerning Autism Spectrum Disorder For Licensed Health Care Professionals. | *Rep. Wayne MacDonald 16-R | ||
| LSR 198 | Repealing Prohibitions On Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. |  *Rep. Wayne Burton 10-D | ||
| LSR 202 | Prohibiting Public Schools From Performing Surgical Procedures or Prescribing Pharmaceutical Drugs On School Grounds. | *Rep. Kristin Noble 02-R | ||
| LSR 232 | Relative to Parental Access to A Minor Child's Medical Records. | *Rep. Melissa Litchfield 32-R | ||
| LSR 2891 | Relative to The Reporting and Collection Of Medical Debt. | *Rep. Jim Kofalt 32-R | ||
| LSR 2930 | Criminalizing and Creating A Private Right Of Action For The Facilitation, Encouragement, Offer, Solicitation, or Recommendation Of Certain Acts or Actions Through A Responsive Generative Communication to A Child. | *Rep. Jim Kofalt 32-R | ||
| LSR 3032 | Relative to Access to Findings Of Abuse and Neglect In Central Registries. | *Rep. Melissa Litchfield 32-R Rep. Jeffrey Tenczar 01-R Rep. Kristin Noble 02-R Rep. Lisa Freeman 08-R Rep. Margaret Drye 07-R Rep. Paul Terry 07-R Sen. Bill Gannon 23-R | ||
| LSR 3128 | Relative to Preventative Dental Care Provided By Dental Hygienists As A Medicaid Covered Service. |  *Rep. Sanjeev Manohar 09-D |