HB1030 Relative to licensed practical nurse scope of practice.
Relative to licensed practical nurse scope of practice.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Expanding LPN scope of practice may reduce healthcare costs for residents by enabling lower-cost licensed practical nurses to perform tasks previously requiring higher-paid registered nurses.
Your Community
Expanded LPN scope could improve access to nursing care in underserved areas and facilities where nurse staffing is limited, benefiting patients in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings statewide.
Your Freedom
The bill does not directly affect individual rights or local control; it is a regulatory adjustment to professional licensing scope.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 82
Sponsor
Carol McGuire (R)
The Short Version
This bill expands the scope of practice for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in New Hampshire by allowing them to conduct full nursing assessments (instead of just 'focused' ones), plan care for stable patients, and participate more fully in developing comprehensive care plans. The change could increase access to nursing services and potentially reduce costs by allowing LPNs to take on responsibilities previously requiring registered nurses.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Licensed practical nurses, who gain expanded professional responsibilities and potentially higher earning opportunities
- ▲ Healthcare facilities and employers, which can deploy LPNs for a wider range of tasks
- ▲ Patients and residents, who may experience improved access to nursing services and lower costs
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Registered nurses, whose traditional scope may face competitive pressure from expanded LPN roles
- ▼ Patients, if quality or safety concerns arise from scope expansion without corresponding oversight changes (not specified in bill)
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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