establishing a sunset commission to evaluate various occupational boards and commissions, and sunsetting various boards and commissions.

HB 1676 creates a Sunset Commission to evaluate New Hampshire's occupational licensing boards and determine if they should continue existing. The commission, made up of members appointed by the governor, legislative leaders, and the public, will assess whether current regulations are necessary for consumer safety or if less restrictive alternatives like voluntary certification or market competition would suffice. Based on its findings, the bill proposes repealing or modifying the authority of numerous boards over the next six years, starting with acupuncture and body art practitioners in 2025 and ending with real estate and physical therapy boards in 2030. Ultimately, the legislation aims to reduce regulatory barriers while ensuring that any remaining restrictions are the least intrusive methods needed to protect public health and safety.