New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 349: relative to the practice of optometry and authorization to perform ophthalmic laser procedures.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
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Plain-language summary
HB 349 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to the practice of optometry and authorization to perform ophthalmic laser procedures. Primary sponsor: Jim Kofalt (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Veto Sustained 04/09/2026: RC 145-206 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote HJ 10 P. 4.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Kofalt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 32 |
| Debra Altschiller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Alicia Gregg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 7 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Katy Peternel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Carroll 6 |
| Suzanne Prentiss | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Rochefort | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Ruth Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Veto Sustained 04/09/2026: RC 145-206 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote HJ 10 P. 4
- Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 03/27/2026 HJ 10 P. 2
- Enrolled (in recess of) 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 115
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/12/2026); SJ 7
- Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6
- Hearing: 02/04/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 4
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 2
- Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 01/08/2026 HJ 2 P. 57
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-2969h and 2026-0032h: MA RC 193-143 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 174
- Lay HB349 on Table (Rep. Schmidt): MF RC 94-242 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 172
- Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. M. Pearson): MF RC 133-205 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 170
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