requiring education on child abuse and neglect for certain healthcare providers as a condition for licensure.

HB 493 requires physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in New Hampshire to complete one hour of accredited education on recognizing, reporting, and collaborating regarding child abuse and neglect as part of their mandatory continuing medical education. This requirement applies to both initial licensure and every biennial license renewal. The education must be accredited for category 1 medical or nursing hours and recognized by the New Hampshire chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The bill amends existing licensing rules to make this training a formal condition for maintaining licensure.