This bill allows the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification in New Hampshire to issue licenses to applicants from out-of-state who hold an active license in good standing from another jurisdiction, provided that the licensing requirements from the other state are substantially similar to those of New Hampshire. The bill requires the executive director of the office to consult with relevant boards, commissions, and councils to determine the similarity of licensing requirements. Additionally, individuals seeking licensure through this reciprocity process may be required to undergo a criminal history records check if such checks are normally required for initial licensing applications in their profession.

The bill includes a new section, RSA 310-A:1-q, titled "License Reciprocity," which outlines the process for issuing licenses to out-of-state professionals. It specifies that all individuals licensed under this section will be subject to the jurisdiction of the state licensing body for their profession. The bill does not include any text marked for insertion or deletion, indicating that it introduces new provisions rather than amending existing ones. The act was approved on June 28, 2023, and will take effect on August 27, 2023.