SB457 Relative to the licensing of physicians who graduated from medical schools outside of the United States or Canada.
Relative to the licensing of physicians who graduated from medical schools outside of the United States or Canada.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
More physicians means better access, shorter wait times, and more competition that can moderate healthcare costs.
Your Community
Directly addresses NH's physician shortage, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
Your Freedom
Reduces barriers for qualified international physicians while maintaining licensing standards.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11
Sponsor
Tara Reardon (D)
The Short Version
Would create a pathway for licensing international medical graduates to practice in NH. Addresses the physician shortage by making it easier for qualified doctors trained abroad to obtain NH licenses.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ International medical graduates seeking to practice in NH
- ▲ Patients in underserved areas
- ▲ Hospitals struggling to recruit physicians
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Concerns about maintaining medical education quality standards
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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