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This bill clarifies the definition of "practice of engineering" in New Hampshire law by explicitly excluding professional services and creative work in specific technology-related fields. The bill amends the existing definition of engineering practice to specify that services performed in information technology, information security, electronics, digital systems, and computing are not considered part of professional engineering. Currently, the legal definition of engineering practice broadly encompasses professional services requiring advanced knowledge of mathematics and physical sciences that involve technical judgment and oversight, particularly in areas related to public welfare and safety. By adding this exclusion, the bill appears to create a clearer boundary between traditional engineering disciplines (like civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering) and emerging technology fields, potentially allowing professionals in these technology domains to work without needing to be licensed as professional engineers. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving immediate clarity to professionals working in these specified technology fields about their regulatory status.

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