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New HampshireHB5522025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

HB552

Sponsored By: James Newsom (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

State retirees can cover dependents to 25

The law removes the full-time student rule for ages 19–25 under the state retiree health plan. Fully dependent children, including minors and those ages 19–25, qualify if a dependency certificate is on file. A certified dependent child with a disability also qualifies if living with you or living in an institution and cared for by you or your spouse. Coverage is available only if you pay the full‑cost premium set by the Department of Administrative Services (fiscal note estimate: $1,044.42 per month for a non‑Medicare dependent). You may stop this coverage at any time. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • James Newsom

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • David J. Luneau

    Democratic • House

  • Tara Reardon

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2025; Chapter 68; eff. 08/01/2025

    6/6/2025House

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 51

    5/23/2025House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025); SJ 15

    5/23/2025Senate

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11

    5/1/2025Senate

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 19

    4/24/2025Senate

  6. Hearing: 04/23/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am; SC 19

    4/17/2025Senate

  7. Introduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 10

    4/11/2025Senate

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 4

    4/10/2025House

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/02/2025 (Vote 25-0; CC) HC 19 P. 11

    4/2/2025House

  10. Executive Session: 04/01/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211

    3/26/2025House

  11. Division I Work Session: 03/24/2025 09:00 am LOB 212

    3/19/2025House

  12. Referred to Finance 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 8

    3/13/2025House

  13. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 8

    3/13/2025House

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/05/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC)

    3/5/2025House

  15. Subcommittee Work Session: 02/12/2025 11:00 am LOB 302-304

    2/21/2025House

  16. Executive Session: 03/05/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304

    2/13/2025House

  17. Public Hearing: 01/29/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304

    1/23/2025House

  18. Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 15

    1/14/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    5/23/2025

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  • Introduced

    1/14/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

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