SB642 Repealing the committee for the protection of human subjects institutional review board.
Repealing the committee for the protection of human subjects institutional review board.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Eliminates a redundant state committee, saving minor administrative costs.
Your Community
Federal IRB requirements continue to protect human research subjects; the state board was likely redundant.
Your Freedom
Removes a layer of state oversight that duplicated federal protections.
Status
Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 113; Effective 01/01/2027
Sponsor
Suzanne Prentiss (D)
The Short Version
Repeals a state-level institutional review board for human subjects research protection. Passed committee 12-1, likely because federal IRB requirements already provide this oversight.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Research institutions facing redundant oversight
- ▲ State budget (minor savings)
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal; federal protections remain in place
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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