relative to health carrier provider contract standards.
Sponsored By: Cindy Rosenwald (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Patient protections when provider contracts end
New Hampshire requires continued-access protections in insurer contracts with physicians or facilities entered after July 1, 2003. When a contract ends for reasons other than unprofessional behavior, affected patients keep access for 60 days from termination. Care is provided and paid for under the patient's health plan and the prior provider contract. Within 5 business days after termination, the insurer and provider must jointly send written notice explaining access rights and hearing plans. For terminations affecting at least 1,000 covered people, the insurance commissioner must hold a public hearing within 15 business days after receiving notice. Insurers, providers, and the public can give testimony, including about access to quality, affordable physical and mental health care. The law takes effect 60 days after passage, and the contract changes apply going forward, not retroactively.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Cindy Rosenwald
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Anita D Burroughs
Democratic • House
Carry Spier
Democratic • House
David J Nagel
Democratic • House
Donovan Fenton
Democratic • Senate
Julie Miles
Republican • House
Kevin A. Avard
Republican • Senate
Laura Damphousse Telerski
Democratic • House
Tim McGough
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 195; Effective 08/18/2026
6/24/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43
6/10/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/10/2026SenateSen. Rochefort Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
5/7/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1484h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 4
4/23/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1484h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 3
4/23/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1484h 04/15/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
4/16/2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 229
4/8/2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
4/8/2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 229
4/1/2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/01/2026 01:45 pm GP 229
3/24/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 8 P. 114
3/16/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0837s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
3/5/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-0837s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
2/24/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0837s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
2/20/2026SenateHearing: 01/14/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 47
12/15/2025SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
11/24/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/10/2026
Introduced
11/24/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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