CPA Certificate Issuance Requirements
Summary
New Hampshire HB1259 has been enrolled and adopted by both the House and Senate, establishing new requirements for the issuance of certified public accountant certificates in the state. The bill passed the Senate on March 26, 2026, with a 4-0 committee vote, and was enrolled on April 8, 2026. The legislation amends the process by which CPAs obtain certificates in New Hampshire.
What changed
New Hampshire HB1259 relative to CPA certificate issuance has completed the legislative process and been enrolled. The bill establishes or modifies requirements for obtaining certified public accountant certificates in the state, including potential changes to education, experience, or examination requirements.
For accounting professionals and firms employing CPAs in New Hampshire, this legislation may affect hiring practices, continuing education requirements, and the certification process. Employers should review the final enrolled version to understand new obligations and ensure compliance with updated state requirements for certified public accountants.
What to do next
- Review HB1259 provisions on CPA certificate issuance requirements
- Update internal compliance procedures for CPA licensing in New Hampshire
- Monitor New Hampshire Board of Accountancy for implementing rules
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ChangeBridge / New Hampshire / HB1259 Enrolled HB1259 House Bill Enrolled 2026-04-08
Relative to the issuance of certificates as a certified public accountant.
Bill Details
State New Hampshire
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source gc.nh.gov/billstatus/legacy/bs2016/bills...
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Sponsors
Erik Johnson (Rep - D) Eleana Colby (Rep - D) Chris Muns (Rep - D) Mark Vallone (Rep - D) Tara Reardon (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-08 H Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026 House Journal 9 2026-04-08 S Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 03/26/2026); Senate Journal 8 2026-03-23 S Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7 2026-03-19 S Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 11 2026-03-12 S Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:10 am; Senate Calendar 10 2026-02-13 S Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; Senate Journal 4 2026-02-12 H Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0360h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 2026-02-12 H Amendment # 2026-0360h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 2026-02-03 H Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0360h 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 5 2026-02-03 H Executive Session: 01/22/2026 01:00 pm GP 153 2026-01-14 H Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 01:00 pm GP 153 2025-12-01 H Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 1 P. 12
Committee Referrals
2025-12-01 H Executive Departments and Administration 2026-02-13 S Executive Departments and Administration
Bill Text Versions
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