Healthcare (Hospitals)

in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 6, 2026

SB 666: relative to consumer protection, transparency, and oversight of certain health care transactions and establishing a study committee to analyze health insurance providers, their practices, policies, premiums, management, and the impact to consumers.

SB 666 requires 60 days' advance notice for major health care ownership changes (like hospital sales or private equity acquisitions), with detailed disclosure of ownership, debt, and financial plans. The state department reviews these transactions to prevent harm to competition, costs, or care access, and can block deals that threaten consumers. It also prohibits private equity owners from interfering with doctors' clinical decisions. Additionally, a new committee will study how health insurance practices affect costs and care for the public.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires transparency in healthcare ownership changes, blocks deals harming competition/access, prohibits private equity interference in clinical decisions, and studies insurance practices to protect consumers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 1215: relative to supporting the preferred method of communication of an individual with a communication disability and relative to transfers from freestanding hospital emergency facilities.

HB 1215, titled "Grace’s Law," ensures individuals with developmental disabilities receiving state services can use their preferred communication method, including AAC devices, sign language, letterboards, or speech-generating tools. It requires staff in group homes, schools, and state institutions to accommodate these methods through reasonable efforts. The law applies to all state service providers supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. It takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates schools to accommodate communication methods for students with developmental disabilities, directly enhancing educational access and inclusion for this group.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures communication access for disabled individuals in state services, improving healthcare access and patient rights through reasonable accommodations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 21, 2026

HB 648: relative to insurance coverage for glucose monitoring.

This bill requires health insurance providers in New Hampshire to cover glucose monitoring devices and supplies for individuals with Type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes. It mandates coverage for both traditional blood glucose monitors and continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) without requiring prior authorization, endocrinology referrals, or deductibles. Insurers must cover these devices as part of diabetes treatment, with follow-up care required at least once every 6 months for the first 18 months and then once annually. The bill also caps insulin copayments at $30 for a 30-day supply, applying to both new prescriptions and refills. This affects all health insurance plans providing medical or hospital expense coverage in the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for glucose monitors and CGMS without prior authorization, expanding access to essential diabetes care and protecting patient rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Prescription Drugs

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 360: prohibiting public schools from performing surgical procedures or prescribing pharmaceutical drugs, relative to licensing requirements for health care facilities established within a 15 mile radius of a critical access hospital, and relative to the administration of prescription medication to minors by youth camp staff.

HB 360 prohibits public schools in New Hampshire from performing diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, or prescribing pharmaceutical drugs. It directly affects school nurses and school physicians by removing their authority to conduct these medical activities within school settings. The bill amends RSA 200:27 to explicitly state that school health services may not include these medical functions. This policy change takes effect 60 days after enactment, limiting school-based medical interventions to non-invasive care.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts school-based medical services by prohibiting surgical procedures and drug prescriptions, limiting healthcare access in schools per bill's explicit language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

passed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 470: relative to the use of general anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation in dental treatment.

HB 470 allows dentists to administer moderate sedation to patients under 13 without requiring a second anesthesia provider, provided they meet specific training and safety standards. Key provisions include requiring dentists to complete Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training, obtaining informed consent that notes potential hospital alternatives, and conducting a pre-procedure medical evaluation. The bill updates the Dental Board’s rulemaking authority to align with national standards from groups like the American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. This directly affects dentists performing sedation on pediatric patients under 13 and ensures safety while expanding access to dental care in non-hospital settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables dentists to provide sedation for pediatric patients under safety standards, improving access to dental care while mandating PALS training and safety protocols.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals

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in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 609: relative to improving screening for and treatment of blood clots, or venous thromboembolism, and establishing a statewide venous thromboembolism registry.

SB 609 requires hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and emergency medical care centers to develop evidence-based screening and treatment plans for venous thromboembolism (VTE), including annual training for nonphysician staff. It mandates these facilities to report specific patient data - such as age, race, zip code, diagnosis method, and treatment - to a statewide VTE registry starting July 2027. The Department of Health must contract with a qualified nonprofit entity to maintain the registry, using nationally recognized data collection standards. The registry will track VTE incidence, outcomes, and treatment patterns to improve care systems and ensure compliance with national guidelines. This bill directly affects healthcare facilities and patients treated for blood clots, focusing on standardized screening and data-driven care improvements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates evidence-based VTE screening/treatment protocols and data reporting to improve patient outcomes and public health tracking, directly strengthening healthcare services and public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 8, 2026

SB 421: relative to the membership and duties of the trauma medical review committee and establishing a study committee to review the membership and duties of other boards and an appointment related to emergency medical services.

SB 421 amends New Hampshire's trauma medical review committee membership and adds an annual reporting requirement. The bill specifies that the committee must include representatives from all trauma hospital levels (I-IV), emergency medical services groups, trauma nurses, fire services, and a trauma survivor. It also requires the committee to annually report to the governor on trauma hospital locations and levels, committee recommendations for system improvement, and data on leading causes of injury and death from both intentional and unintentional causes. This bill directly affects trauma hospitals, medical providers, emergency services, and injury prevention stakeholders in New Hampshire.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires trauma committee to make system improvement recommendations and report on injury data, directly advancing trauma care oversight and quality within healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1653: relative to emergency medical care provided at freestanding hospital emergency facilities.

HB 1653 requires freestanding hospital emergency facilities (FHEFs) to allow patients receiving emergency care to choose their transfer destination hospital, rather than being limited to the parent hospital that owns or operates the FHEF. The bill mandates that FHEFs provide this choice when a transfer is medically necessary and the selected hospital can treat the patient's condition, while prohibiting practices like conditioning treatment on transfers to affiliated hospitals or steering patients toward the parent facility. It also requires FHEFs to document the patient's transfer preference and forbids exclusive contracts with emergency medical services that restrict transfer options. These provisions aim to protect patient autonomy, prevent anti-competitive behavior, and ensure continuity of care during emergency transfers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires FHEFs to allow patient transfer choice, preventing steering to affiliated hospitals, enhancing patient autonomy and access in emergency care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1070: relative to the involuntary emergency admission process.

HB 1070 mandates that individuals placed in protective custody for suspected mental health crises must be transported by ambulance to a hospital or designated mental health site for evaluation, rather than by law enforcement. This applies directly to people experiencing acute mental health emergencies who are deemed a danger to themselves or others. The bill requires emergency medical technicians to provide care during transport, sets a 6-hour limit for protective custody, and allows law enforcement to override ambulance transport only if the individual poses a safety risk to medical personnel. It does not change eligibility criteria for involuntary admission but standardizes the initial transport process for mental health evaluations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeShifts mental health crisis response from law enforcement to medical personnel, reducing criminalization of mental health issues and aligning with reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates medical transport (ambulance/EMTs) for mental health crises, sets 6-hour limit, requires medical care during transport, improving access to mental health evaluation and protecting patient rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Hospitals Mental Health

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