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HB 1685

(Second New Title) establishing a committee to study aiding the growth of assistive technology businesses and adoption of assistive technologies in New Hampshire.

Filed 2026 · Passed, awaiting the governor · Science, Technology and Energy · Public and Mental Health

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StatusSENATE
In the HouseNONCONCURRED REQUEST CONFERENCE
In the SenateREFUSED TO ACCEDE TO REQUEST
Introduced1/7/2026
Floor date3/5/2026
LSR number3121
Local government impactno
Committee codeH24

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Where it stands

House: NONCONCURRED REQUEST CONFERENCE · Senate: REFUSED TO ACCEDE TO REQUEST

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Sponsors

Howard, Heath(D) Straf 4
Prime sponsor in bold. From the General Court sponsor file.

What happened

Every action recorded in the official docket, in order. Each line ends with the journal or calendar that recorded it; where we have the document, that citation links to it.

Votes

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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0751h

March 5, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1430s

April 16, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1430s (Rep. Vose)

April 23, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Sen. Rochefort Refused to Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

May 14, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Committee reports

Reproduced from the House Calendar in the committee’s own words.

Committee — OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT

Rep. Tony Caplan

This bill establishes a commission to study ways to enhance New Hampshire residents’ access to assistive technologies along with measures to attract businesses in assistive technology to the granite state. Assistive technologies are devices, software, and equipment that enhance the independence and functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. They are used in daily life, work, and education, and improve communication, mobility, and cognitive tasks. The commission will produce a report with recommended legislation to enhance access and attract businesses in assistive technology in New Hampshire. The amendment changed the title of the bill to include the word “assisted” and slightly reduced the size of the commission to enhance its operation. Vote 18-0. 28 27 FEBRUARY 2026

Hearings and recordings

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