HB72
Sponsored By: Jess Edwards (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Broader telehealth study with reports due
The law expands the state commission that studies telehealth. The commission can get information from any person or group, including an independent research contractor. It may study payment parity across commercial insurers; New Hampshire Medicaid fee‑for‑service and managed care; patient and provider access and use, including chronic disease prevention and chronic care; telehealth care quality; alignment with federal policy; recommended legislation; and how telehealth affects health care costs. An interim report is due by December 1, 2022. A final report with any proposed bills is due by December 1, 2024. A supplemental report is due by June 30, 2026. Reports go to the Senate President, House Speaker, both clerks, the Governor, and the State Library. These changes take effect upon passage.
Telehealth study commission ends in 2026
The law repeals RSA 329:1‑f on June 30, 2026. On that date, the Commission to Study Telehealth Services ends and stops its work. State agencies and contractors that supported the commission no longer have that role. Households do not see an immediate money change, but future policy may have less in‑state research behind it.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jess Edwards
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jennifer Mandelbaum
Democratic • House
William S Palmer
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2025; Chapter 5; eff. I. Sec 3 eff 6/30/2026 II. Rem eff 5/8/2025
5/8/2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 163
4/30/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/17/2025); SJ 11
4/29/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10
4/17/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
3/26/2025SenateHearing: 03/26/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 14
3/19/2025SenateIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
3/11/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA VV 02/13/2025 HJ 5 P. 10
2/13/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 01/29/2025 (Vote 17-1; CC) HC 11 P. 6
2/3/2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/23/2025 09:30 am LOB 201
2/3/2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/23/2025 09:30 am LOB 201
1/15/2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 2 P. 4
12/23/2024House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/29/2025
Introduced
12/23/2024
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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