New Hampshire HB1685: (Second New Title) establishing a committee to study aiding the growth of assistive technology businesses and adoption of assist

Sponsors

• Heath Howard (D, 4) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1755h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
2. May 14, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1755h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
3. May 14, 2026: Sen. Rochefort Refused to Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
4. May 6, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1755h (NT) 04/30/2026 (Vote 12-1; CC) HC 19 P. 11
5. May 6, 2026: Speaker Appoints: Reps. D. Thomas, Caplan, Parshall, Vose 04/23/2026 HJ 11
6. May 6, 2026: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1430s (Rep. Vose): MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11
7. April 10, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1430s, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 14A
8. April 10, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1430s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
9. April 10, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1430s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
10. March 11, 2026: Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:15 am; SC 10

Common questions

What is HB1685?

HB1685 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (Second New Title) establishing a committee to study aiding the growth of assistive technology businesses and adoption of assist.

What does HB1685 do?

(Second New Title) establishing a committee to study aiding the growth of assistive technology businesses and adoption of assistive technologies in New Hampshire.

What is the status of HB1685?

In committee as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1755h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 (May 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1685?

Heath Howard (D, 4).

Where is the official record for HB1685?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3121&sy=2026