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Committee advances technical bill allowing APRNs and physician associates to authorize seclusion or restraint in safety emergencies
New Hampshire Senate Health and Human Services Committee · February 11, 2026
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Summary
SB 501 would align New Hampshire statute with CMS rules by authorizing APRNs and physician associates to order seclusion or restraint during personal safety emergencies; DHHS and New Hampshire Hospital said the change reduces delays and brings state law into federal alignment.
Sen. Sue Prentiss presented SB 501, a technical bill requested by the Department of Health and Human Services to permit advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician associates to authorize seclusion or restraint during a personal safety…
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