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This bill modifies the requirements for engineering licensure in New Hampshire by removing two key restrictions for applicants with more than 10 years of engineering experience. Specifically, the bill eliminates the previous requirement that the 10 years of engineering experience must be under the direct supervision of a licensed professional engineer. Additionally, it removes the provision that the applicant's education or experience must be deemed "satisfactory to the board" of professional engineers. Under the new language, engineers with a bachelor of science degree (or equivalent) from an ABET-accredited or other 4-year institution can apply to sit for the professional engineers examination based on their accumulated experience, without needing explicit board approval. Applicants may also request a waiver of the fundamentals of engineering examination. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and according to the fiscal note, it is expected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually across fiscal years 2026-2029.

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