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

HB 1410 sought to update the rules and powers of New Hampshire's Board of Nursing to better regulate the practice of nursing and the education of nursing students. The bill proposed changes such as requiring board members to have five years of nursing experience, establishing new standards for nursing programs, and giving the board authority to limit out-of-state licensure privileges to protect local residents. It also included provisions for criminal background checks for applicants, the creation of modified licenses for those with limited practice scopes, and the ability to issue medication administration certificates to nursing assistants. Although the bill contained specific policy updates, it was ultimately laid on the table and did not become law during the 2024 legislative session.