HB525-FN: 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.

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• 200-C:18 · repeal

  mend RSA 6:12, I(b)(137) to read as follows: (137) Moneys deposited in the sign language interpreter's certification revolving fund under RSA 236-I:16 [200-C:20-a]. 5 Repeal. RSA 200-C:18 - 200-C:20-a, and the subdivision heading preceeding RSA 200-C:18, relative to the program for the deaf and hard of hearing, are repealed. 6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2025. LBA 25-0190

• 21-G:10 · reference

  e mileage incurred while conducting the business of the board. VI. A quorum of the board shall be 5 members. VII. The board shall be an administratively attached agency, under RSA 21-G:10, to the department of education. 326-I:4 Powers and Duties of the Board. The powers and duties of the board include: I. Accepting applications for licensure under this chapter, and approving or denying such applica

• 236-I:16 · repeal

  ation of Receipts; Reference Updated. Amend RSA 6:12, I(b)(137) to read as follows: (137) Moneys deposited in the sign language interpreter's certification revolving fund under RSA 236-I:16 [200-C:20-a]. 5 Repeal. RSA 200-C:18 - 200-C:20-a, and the subdivision heading preceeding RSA 200-C:18, relative to the program for the deaf and hard of hearing, are repealed. 6 Effective Date. This act shall take

• 310 · reference

  chapter. II. All licensing procedures, licensing fees, and disciplinary proceedings shall be handled by the office of professional licensure and certification in accordance with RSA 310. 326-I:10 Prohibited Acts. No person shall: I. Practice as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing without holding a license issued the office of professional licensure and certification. II.

• 310:2 · amend

  t convened: 1 New Subparagraph; Office of Professional Licensure and Certification; Advisory Board for Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Added. Amend RSA 310:2, II by inserting after subparagraph (ccc) the following new subparagraph: (ddd) The advisory board for interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing, established in RSA 326-I. 2 Interpreters for the Deaf

• 310-A:161-RSA · reference

  ikely to cause injury or loss. (d) Students exempted under RSA 326-I:8. (e) Interpreters employed by a school district for a K-12 program. (f) Court reporters licensed under RSA 310-A:161-RSA 310-A:181 while employed as court reporters as defined in RSA 310-A:162, II. (g) Interpreters holding a valid credential from a board recognized body who are representatives from a critical shortage area (any area tha

• 310-A:162 · reference

  e) Interpreters employed by a school district for a K-12 program. (f) Court reporters licensed under RSA 310-A:161-RSA 310-A:181 while employed as court reporters as defined in RSA 310-A:162, II. (g) Interpreters holding a valid credential from a board recognized body who are representatives from a critical shortage area (any area that is currently underrepresented in the licensed pool) provided that such

• 326-I · amend

  , II by inserting after subparagraph (ccc) the following new subparagraph: (ddd) The advisory board for interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing, established in RSA 326-I. 2 Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing. Amend RSA 326-I:2 through 326-I:7 to read as follows: 326-I:2 Definitions. In this chapter: I. "Board" means the advisory board of licensure of inter

• 326-I:14 · add

  chapter, consistent with due process requirements. VIII. Procedural and substantive requirements for assessing, compromising, and collecting administrative fines as authorized by RSA 326-I:14, III.] V. Implementation of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing, established in RSA 326-I:14. 326-I:6 Application for Licensure. An application for licensure under this chapter shall be filed with the [boa

• 326-I:2 · amend

  The advisory board for interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing, established in RSA 326-I. 2 Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing. Amend RSA 326-I:2 through 326-I:7 to read as follows: 326-I:2 Definitions. In this chapter: I. "Board" means the advisory board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing established in RSA 326-I:3. I

• 326-I:3 · add

  as follows: 326-I:2 Definitions. In this chapter: I. "Board" means the advisory board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing established in RSA 326-I:3. II. "Deaf" person means a person whose primary communication is visual. III. "Deafblind" person means a person who has a combination of hearing loss and vision loss. A person who uses a combination of visual and/or

• 326-I:4 · reference

  dicated board administrator position for this advisory board in order to ensure the Office has an interpreter and a dedicated grant writer to assist it in comporting with proposed RSA 326-I:4, V to which the estimated cost is in the table below. This bill does not have an appropriation nor does it authorize new positions. ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT (ROUNDED) FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 Ad

• 326-I:5 · reference

  ay to the board the appropriate license application fee. (c) Possess the minimum standards of performance and training pursuant to rules adopted by the board under RSA 541-A and RSA 326-I:5. (d) Demonstrate sufficient evidence of good professional character and reliability to satisfy the board that the applicant shall faithfully and conscientiously avoid professional misconduct and otherwise adhere to the

• 326-I:7 · related

  ducted under this chapter. 326-I:5 Rulemaking. The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The form and content of license applications [authorized in RSA 326-I:7, II]. For licensed interpreters such rules shall include application criteria including proof of an approved valid credential. II. [License and application fees, renewal fees, and any other fees required under this c

• 326-I:8 · reference

  reters working in emergency situations where the parties determine that the delay to obtain a licensed interpreter is likely to cause injury or loss. (d) Students exempted under RSA 326-I:8. (e) Interpreters employed by a school district for a K-12 program. (f) Court reporters licensed under RSA 310-A:161-RSA 310-A:181 while employed as court reporters as defined in RSA 310-A:162, II. (g) Interpreters

• 326-I:9 · repeal

  of education] board for, and to receive, a waiver in writing from using a licensed interpreter. 3 Advisory Board for Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing. RSA 326-I:9 through 326-I:18 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: 326-I:9 License Requirements; Fees; Disciplinary Proceedings. I. To be eligible for licensure by the office as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind,

• 541-A · related

  persons. [X.] VII. Reporting to the governor and council annually on the activities conducted under this chapter. 326-I:5 Rulemaking. The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The form and content of license applications [authorized in RSA 326-I:7, II]. For licensed interpreters such rules shall include application criteria including proof of an approved valid credential.

• 6:12 · repeal

  nlapsing and continually appropriated to the office for the purpose of funding the program established in this subdivision. 4 Application of Receipts; Reference Updated. Amend RSA 6:12, I(b)(137) to read as follows: (137) Moneys deposited in the sign language interpreter's certification revolving fund under RSA 236-I:16 [200-C:20-a]. 5 Repeal. RSA 200-C:18 - 200-C:20-a, and the subdivision headin

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 21-G · ORGANIZATION OF EXECUTIVE BRANCH
• RSA 6 · STATE TREASURER AND STATE ACCOUNTS
• RSA 200-C · VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
• RSA 310 · OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
• RSA 310-A · OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
• RSA 326-I · INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING
• RSA 541-A · ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
• RSA 200-C:18 · Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• RSA 21-G:10 · Administratively Attached Agency
• RSA 310:2 · Definitions; Establishment
• RSA 310-A:162 · Definitions
• RSA 326-I:14 · Disciplinary Actions
• RSA 326-I:2 · Definitions
• RSA 326-I:3 · Board of Licensing for Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing; Administrative Attachment
• RSA 326-I:4 · Powers and Duties of the Board
• RSA 326-I:5 · Rulemaking
• RSA 326-I:7 · Licensure Required; Exemptions
• RSA 326-I:8 · Persons or Practices Affected
• RSA 326-I:9 · License Requirements; Fees
• RSA 6:12 · Application of Receipts