relative to the regulation of various occupations.
HB 82, titled "relative to the regulation of various occupations," is a bill that passed both chambers and was signed into law by Governor Ayotte on July 22, 2025, with key provisions effective July 1, 2026 (for Section 8) and September 13, 2025 (for Section 22). The bill's title indicates it aims to establish or modify regulatory frameworks for multiple occupations, though the provided context does not specify which occupations or exact regulatory mechanisms. As a substantive bill (not procedural), it directly affects licensed professionals and businesses operating under these occupational regulations. The context lacks details on specific provisions, such as licensing requirements or enforcement methods, so this summary reflects only the bill's general purpose and procedural status.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Dec 23, 2024
Signed Jul 22, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
7
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Jul 22, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 161; I. Sec 8&22 eff 07/01/2026 II. Rem eff 09/13/2025 HJ 18
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1983s (Rep. C. McGuire): MA VV 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 9
lower
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-1983s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment # 2025-1983s, AA, VV; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
upper
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1983s, 05/15/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 21
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 9
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0577h: MA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 13
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Amendment # 2025-0577h: AA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 13
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0577h 03/05/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 02/19/2025 02:31 pm LOB 306-308
lower
Dec 23, 2024
Introduced
Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 2 P. 5
lower
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