SB569

Relative to the qualifications for hearings officers within the department of labor.

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New Hampshire SB569 establishes qualifications for hearing officers in workers' compensation cases within the Department of Labor.

New Hampshire SB569 mandates that hearing officers in workers' compensation cases must graduate from an accredited law school and have experience in workers' compensation or administrative adjudication. The commissioner is directed to prioritize hiring licensed attorneys with relevant experience. Hearing officers must complete at least 15 hours of continuing education and an additional 15 hours of annual training with the attorney general's staff.

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Calendar

May 6

11:00 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Executive Session

Apr 29

10:00 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Executive Session

History

Jul 9

Senate

Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 266; Effective 08/31/2026

Jun 17

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

Jun 17

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15