HB1685 Establishing a commission to study aiding the growth of assistive technology businesses and adoption of assistive technologies in New Hampshire.
Establishing a commission to study aiding the growth of assistive technology businesses and adoption of assistive technologies in New Hampshire.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Growing assistive tech industry creates jobs; increased adoption helps people with disabilities work and reduce dependence on public assistance.
Your Community
Better assistive technology access helps people with disabilities participate more fully in community life and the economy.
Your Freedom
Assistive technology expands independence and autonomy for people with disabilities.
Status
Sen. Rochefort Refused to Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Sponsor
Heath Howard (D)
The Short Version
Creates a commission to study growing the assistive technology industry in NH and increasing adoption of assistive tech for people with disabilities. Assistive technology helps individuals with disabilities live independently and participate in the workforce.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ People with disabilities and their families
- ▲ Assistive technology businesses
- ▲ Employers seeking to hire people with disabilities
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal; commission study costs are modest
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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