Specifications include, but are not limited to: Reviewing the extent of alignment with similar requirements in other states. Exploring and identifying the extent of and which changes might be needed to permit New Hampshire to join one or more existing or emerging interstate licensing compacts. Considering intended purpose, how well the requirements achieve that purpose and any potential unintended consequences. Identifying potential unjustified barriers to entry or mobility (including provisions regarding the treatment of persons with criminal records or convicted offenders). Identifying sub-specialties that might be excepted from full licensing. Identifying ways to align with national industry-recognized certifications that would permit a certification to be adopted as a multi-state standard, either as part of state licensing requirements or in lieu of licensing. Exploring factors involved in balancing possible beneficial aspects of existing occupational licensing frameworks, such as protecting the health and safety of consumers and adequate training of practitioners, with possible negative aspects of current frameworks such as barriers to labor market entry and worker relocation. Determining how best to regulate particular occupations. Evaluate possible alternatives to the current licensing framework, as well as other regulatory alternatives to licensing such as, state or private industry-recognized certification, mandatory or voluntary bonding or insurance, and government registration. Examining particular labor market licensing barriers for veterans, and transitioning service members and persons with criminal records/convicted offenders, as well as lowincome, unemployed, and dislocated workers. Engage and consult with stakeholders, such as representatives of industry, small businesses, and other affected individuals. Develop recommendations and implementation plans to join one or more existing or emerging interstate licensing compacts. Develop approaches to better publicize the availability of military spouse licensing solutions already authorized, such as licensure by endorsement, temporary licensing, or expedited processing. Develop recommendations to remove unnecessary licensing barriers preventing former convicted offenders from gaining meaningful employment and reintegration to society. Develop a set of recommendations on which barriers to former convicted offenders could be removed or lessened.to limit denials based on criminal history to those situations where conviction is relevant to the occupational license sought, and public health and safety would be potentially at risk by granting license. Develop recommendations, document rationale, and propose revisions to state occupational regulation and licensure requirements based on the state’s review and analysis, and stakeholder input.
