HB 1486 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

prohibiting insurance companies from considering the driving record of household members not covered by the motor vehicle insurance policy when establishing policy premiums.

HB 1486 prohibits New Hampshire insurance companies from increasing premiums or imposing other penalties based on the driving record of household members (like spouses) not covered under a motor vehicle insurance policy. It specifically prevents insurers from penalizing policyholders due to a spouse's DWI conviction, license suspension, or other driving violations unless that person is named on the policy. The bill makes any policy terms violating this provision void and unenforceable, while allowing insurers to consider the driving record of named insureds or listed drivers. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 5, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 10 P. 8
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Feb 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
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Dec 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 22
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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