NH
New Hampshire Senate Bill SB93

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB93

Introduced
1/22/25  
Refer
1/22/25  
Report Pass
2/13/25  
Report Pass
3/12/25  
Engrossed
3/28/25  
Refer
3/28/25  
Report Pass
4/21/25  
Enrolled
5/8/25  
Chaptered
5/12/25  
Passed
5/12/25  
Passed
5/12/25  

Caption

Relative to licensed nurse assistant (LNA) licensure application materials.

Impact

If enacted, SB93 will directly impact the requirements for LNA licensure in New Hampshire by broadening the criteria for acceptable educational backgrounds. This change aims to facilitate a more inclusive pathway for potential candidates to enter the nursing assistant field, thereby addressing workforce shortages in healthcare. The bill is structured to promote regulatory efficiency while ensuring that applicants are adequately educated to perform their duties competently.

Summary

Senate Bill 93 (SB93) seeks to amend the regulations surrounding the licensure application materials for licensed nurse assistants (LNAs) in New Hampshire. The primary objective of the bill is to provide an additional option for documentation that applicants can submit when applying for LNA licensure. Specifically, it allows for successful completion of either a board-approved nursing assistant education program or the fundamentals of nursing curriculum from a board-approved nursing education program as acceptable documentation.

Contention

Notably, the bill has generated discussions regarding the adequacy of educational standards and the potential implications for patient care. Some stakeholders may argue that expanding the criteria for LNA licensure could undermine the quality of training, while others might highlight the necessity of creating more accessible routes for aspiring healthcare professionals. The balance between maintaining high standards in healthcare and ensuring sufficient workforce numbers remains a point of contention as discussions around SB93 continue.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH HB1188

Relative to qualifications for licensed nursing assistants.

NH SB483

Relative to establishing an office of regulatory efficiency and oversight.

NH HB1410

Relative to certain professional licenses and relative to the board of optometry and the regulation of optometry.

NH SB20

Relative to keno license applications and fees.

NH HB1590

Relative to training regarding child abuse and neglect for licensed physicians, advance practice nurses, and physician assistants.

NH HB1394

Relative to licensure and regulation of music therapists.

NH HB1342

Relative to the licensing of electronic literary materials by libraries.

NH HB1622

Relative to administrative rulemaking and license renewals by the office of professional licensure and certification.

NH SB403

Relative to the health care workforce.

NH HB655

Relative to the office of professional licensure and certification.

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