This bill establishes a new Technology-First Commission under the Department of Health and Human Services in New Hampshire, aimed at studying the implementation of making the state a technology-first environment. The commission will consist of various members, including users of assistive technology, parents of users, and representatives from relevant state departments and organizations. The commission is tasked with analyzing assistive technologies, aligning training models, collecting data, and identifying changes needed to better serve individuals with assistive technology needs. The commission will meet every 90 days, with its first meeting scheduled for September 1, 2026, and will conclude its activities with a final meeting on September 30, 2027.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for the repeal of RSA 21-R:9-b, which pertains to the Technology-First Commission, effective October 1, 2027. The commission is required to report its findings and any legislative recommendations by October 1, 2027, to various state officials and the state library. The bill also specifies that legislative members of the commission will receive mileage reimbursement for their duties. The new section establishing the commission is inserted into current law, while the repeal of the existing section is noted as a deletion.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-R:9-b