Healthcare

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1584: directing the department of health and human services to provide notice of medical and religious exemptions from immunization requirements and relative to notice of drug pricing options.

HB 1584 requires New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services to prominently display notices about medical and religious immunization exemptions on all vaccination-related materials, such as websites, brochures, or social media posts. It specifies that the notice must appear as visibly as main content - like a headline - and not just in footnotes. The bill also allows parents to use any written statement (not a specific form) to claim religious exemptions for their children's vaccinations. Additionally, the department must submit an annual report to the legislature detailing all promotional materials, compliance with the notice requirement, and any penalties assessed for noncompliance. This bill directly affects the Department of Health, schools, and healthcare providers distributing immunization information.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill simplifies religious exemption process (any written statement) and requires prominent notice, potentially increasing vaccine avoidance and weakening public health program effectiveness.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Public Health

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1313: repealing buffer zones for reproductive health care facilities.

HB 1313 repeals New Hampshire's current law (RSA 132:37-40) that prohibited people from entering or remaining on public sidewalks adjacent to reproductive health care facilities. This directly affects individuals and groups seeking to engage in free speech activities - such as handing out literature or speaking - near clinic entrances. The key provision removes the buffer zone restriction, allowing people to approach sidewalks without legal penalty. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and has no estimated fiscal impact on state or local governments.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRemoves buffer zones near reproductive health clinics, potentially restricting patient access and safety at healthcare facilities per bill's effect on clinic entrances.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 610: allowing the insurance commissioner to approve innovative short or long-term care policies.

SB 610 revises New Hampshire's long-term care insurance regulations by moving the insurance commissioner's rulemaking authority for loss ratio standards into a new section of the law. It allows the commissioner to approve innovative long-term care policies if they benefit the public and offer reasonable value relative to premiums, while updating criteria for disapproving insurance forms (e.g., removing unreasonable benefits or deceptive pricing). The bill also permits public hearings on form and rate filings, with the commissioner able to limit disclosure of sensitive details during these hearings. These changes directly affect insurers, the insurance commissioner, and long-term care policyholders by streamlining approvals and clarifying regulatory processes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareApproves innovative long-term care policies with public benefit and reasonable premiums, strengthening insurance standards for healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 17, 2026

SB 429: relative to the placement of trauma kits in public schools and making an appropriation therefor and relative to the parental bill of rights concerning the creation of student media recordings.

SB 429 requires all public schools in New Hampshire to install trauma kits containing specific emergency supplies (tourniquets, bleeding control bandages, gloves, scissors, and official training materials) by July 2026. The bill establishes a dedicated "trauma kit fund" in the state treasury, appropriating $25,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to cover kit procurement and distribution. It applies specifically to public schools (excluding vacant or under-construction buildings) and mandates the Department of Administrative Services to determine kit placement priorities. The law does not require school staff to use the kits during emergencies and specifies exact contents based on national emergency response standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $25,000 for trauma kits in public schools, directly funding an essential safety program through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates trauma kits in schools for emergency medical response, funding equipment to improve access to urgent care services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Procurement

failed · New Hampshire · House Aug 5, 2026

HB 1406: relative to health carrier recordkeeping requirements in utilization review, including specifications regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

HB 1406 prohibits health insurance companies (health carriers) from using artificial intelligence to override doctors' clinical decisions. Specifically, it bans AI from auditing or adjusting provider codes based on AI recommendations that would change a physician's professional judgment about patient care. Health carriers must document all AI use in claims processing and provide these records to regulators. Violations are considered unfair insurance practices, potentially resulting in fines or restitution for denied care. The law directly affects healthcare providers and insurers, taking effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits health insurers from using AI to override physicians' clinical judgments, protecting provider autonomy and patient care decisions.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits AI from overriding physician clinical decisions in healthcare, restricting AI's application in provider judgments to protect medical autonomy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Artificial Intelligence

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1318: renewing the committee to study non-pharmacological treatment options for patients with chronic pain.

HB 1318 renews a state committee studying non-drug treatment options for chronic pain patients, extending its work through 2027. The bill requires the committee to submit annual interim reports to legislative leaders and the governor by November 1 each year, with a final report due by November 1, 2027. It focuses on developing payment models to support patient-centered, integrated care for chronic pain management. The committee’s prior work established a foundation for a pilot program, and this renewal aims to explore practical implementation strategies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill renews committee studying non-drug chronic pain treatments, developing integrated care payment models to improve patient-centered healthcare services.92% confidence

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1811: repealing statutory immunization requirements for children.

HB 1811 repeals all state-mandated vaccination requirements for children in New Hampshire, removing legal obligations for schools and childcare agencies to require immunizations or maintain related records. The bill eliminates provisions for religious and medical exemptions, attendance rules during outbreaks, and reporting requirements to health authorities. It replaces mandatory vaccination with advisory recommendations from health officials, stating schools and agencies cannot deny enrollment based on vaccination status. This directly affects parents, schools, childcare providers, and public health officials by ending the state’s enforcement of childhood immunization rules. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals mandatory childhood vaccinations, removing legal requirements and weakening public health disease prevention measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Public Health

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 21, 2026

HB 1761: expanding the New Hampshire paid family and medical leave program.

HB 1761 establishes a publicly administered Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) program to expand New Hampshire's existing paid family and medical leave system. The program will provide wage replacement benefits for eligible employees and self-employed individuals who meet income requirements during a defined base period, covering leave for qualifying family or medical reasons. It creates clear definitions for key terms like "covered individual," "application year," and "average weekly wage" to determine eligibility and benefit amounts. The Department of Insurance will administer the program and enforce protections against interference with leave rights.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands medical leave coverage with wage replacement for health-related absences, directly advancing healthcare access and support for patients needing treatment or care.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands wage replacement benefits for family/medical leave, directly advancing worker benefits under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1245: relative to voluntary portable benefits plans for independent contractors.

HB 1245 establishes a voluntary framework for independent contractors in New Hampshire to access portable benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, or disability coverage through designated providers. Hiring parties (businesses or platforms) can voluntarily contribute to these plans or withhold a portion of payment from the contractor, with the contractor’s written consent. Crucially, participation in these plans cannot be used to reclassify a worker as an employee under state law, preserving current independent contractor status. The bill requires clear opt-in agreements and has no estimated state or local cost impact.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes voluntary framework enabling independent contractors to access health insurance as portable benefits, expanding coverage options for a vulnerable workforce.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates voluntary portable benefits framework for independent contractors, expanding benefit access for a worker segment often excluded from traditional employment benefits.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Gig Economy

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1463: requiring the insurance department to conduct an analysis and produce a report detailing compliance with the state's managed care and medical utilization review laws.

HB 1463 requires New Hampshire's insurance department to conduct a detailed analysis of how health insurance companies comply with state laws governing managed care and medical review practices. The department must consult with community physicians and health systems across all counties to assess compliance and recommend penalties for non-compliant insurers. The report must be submitted to state leaders by November 1, 2026, and the bill does not provide new funding, potentially requiring the department to use existing resources or General Fund money for the analysis. This bill directly affects insurers, the insurance department, and healthcare providers consulted during the review.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance compliance review and penalties for non-compliance, strengthening oversight of managed care practices to protect patient rights under existing healthcare laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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