HB1340 Limiting occupational regulations to those demonstrably necessary to achieve public health, safety, or welfare objectives.
Limiting occupational regulations to those demonstrably necessary to achieve public health, safety, or welfare objectives.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Reducing unnecessary licensing barriers can lower costs for services and make it easier for workers to earn a living.
Your Community
Occupational licensing reform could increase competition and access to services, but weakening standards risks consumer safety.
Your Freedom
Would expand economic freedom by requiring the government to justify licensing restrictions that limit people's right to work.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Jeremy Slottje (R)
The Short Version
Would have required the state to prove that occupational licensing requirements are demonstrably necessary for public safety before enforcing them. The bill was killed, maintaining current licensing standards.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Workers in licensed professions
- ▲ Consumers seeking lower service costs
- ▲ Entrepreneurs
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Existing licensees protected from competition
- ▼ Consumer safety if standards are weakened
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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