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State lawmakers need to hear from Granite Staters who are impacted by the health care workforce shortage. Join us in advocating for lawmakers to support state policies that grow our health care workforce.
In 2024, SB 403 aimed to increase access to care by growing the state’s health care workforce. In March of 2024, the Senate voted to pass an amended version of SB 403. The amended bill no longer funded certain workforce priorities, but it still proposed to create voluntary certification for Community Health Workers (CHWs), among other important provisions. Certification provides a clear career path and greater financial stability for these frontline health workers, who play a crucial role within health care and social service teams. CHWs bridge the gap between patients, their providers, and the community services they need to be healthy and thriving. Supporting this invaluable workforce helps Granite Staters access much-needed health care.
After passing the Senate, SB 403 crossed over to the House of Representatives, which passed the bill with amendment in May of 2024. Since the bill was amended by the House, it was sent back to the Senate for review. The Senate voted to concur with the House amendment to SB 403, sending it to the Governor's desk.
The Governor signed SB 403 into law on July 26.
Thank you to everyone who advocated for this important health care workforce bill!
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