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This bill allows professional licensees in New Hampshire to petition the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification to have certain disciplinary records expunged and classified as confidential under specific conditions. Licensees can apply for expungement if: the disciplinary action occurred more than 3 years ago, did not involve permanent license revocation, the licensee has had no subsequent disciplinary actions, has no pending investigations, and currently maintains a license in good standing. For minor disciplinary actions like reprimands or administrative fines, petitions will be automatically granted if these conditions are met. For more significant disciplinary actions, applicants must also demonstrate that expungement will support their rehabilitation and protect public welfare, which the office will evaluate by considering factors such as the nature of the original conduct, the disciplinary action, the licensee's current circumstances, employment history, and future aspirations. If a petition is denied, the licensee has the right to request a hearing within 30 days. The bill also amends existing law to give the executive director authority to adopt rules implementing this new expungement process, and is estimated to have a fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1268&inflect=2