HB525 Transferring administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to the office of professional licensure and certification.
Transferring administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to the office of professional licensure and certification.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Administrative reorganization with minimal direct cost impact.
Your Community
Moving specialized disability services to a general licensing office could reduce the quality and accessibility of services for the deaf community.
Your Freedom
Bureaucratic reorganization with limited freedom implications.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 67
Sponsor
Carol McGuire (R)
The Short Version
Would have moved the deaf services program and interpreter licensing board to a different state office. An administrative reorganization that could affect service delivery for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Those seeking government efficiency through consolidation
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents who depend on specialized services
- ▼ Sign language interpreters
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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