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HB 267

relative to animal chiropractors.

Introduced by Diane Kelley

New Hampshire licenses and regulates animal chiropractors, establishing educational standards and scope of practice for non-veterinary chiropractic care providers treating animals.

Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/01/2025); SJ 12
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Bill Summary · HB 267

Legislative bill overview

HB 267 establishes regulatory framework and licensing requirements for animal chiropractors in New Hampshire. The bill defines scope of practice, educational standards, and oversight mechanisms for practitioners providing chiropractic care to animals.

Why is this important

As animal chiropractic grows as a complementary veterinary practice, regulation ensures consumer protection and establishes professional standards. This creates clarity for practitioners, veterinarians, and pet owners regarding qualifications and accountability in a previously unregulated field.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice definition: Determining what treatments animal chiropractors can perform and whether they operate independently or under veterinary supervision remains a key definitional challenge
  • Credential recognition: Questions about which educational programs and certifications qualify practitioners, and whether out-of-state credentials transfer
  • Overlap with veterinary medicine: Potential friction regarding the boundary between animal chiropractic and traditional veterinary practice, particularly regarding diagnosis and treatment authority

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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