relative to insurance coverage for services provided by naturopathy providers.
Sponsored By: David Rochefort (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Group health plans must cover naturopathic care
Group and blanket accident or health policies with medical or hospital benefits must cover qualifying naturopathic care. This applies to New Hampshire groups and New Hampshire residents covered through other groups. The doctor must hold a New Hampshire naturopathic license, and the service must fall within the doctor's allowed practice. The insurer must already cover the same type of service from another health care provider. Existing insurer rules for medical necessity, provider credentials, and contracts still apply. Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance cannot exceed those for similar benefits under the policy. The requirement takes effect 60 days after passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
David Rochefort
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
David C Lundgren
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 264; Effective 01/01/2027
7/9/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 45
6/17/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/17/2026SenateSen. Rochefort Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
5/21/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1702h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 5
5/14/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1702h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 5
5/14/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1702h 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 7
5/1/2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
4/22/2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 229
4/22/2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2026 10:00 am GP 229
4/16/2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/16/2026 11:00 am GP 229
4/9/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 5 P. 124
2/26/2026HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
2/12/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6
2/12/2026SenateHearing: 01/28/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am; SC 3
1/22/2026SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
11/24/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/17/2026
Introduced
11/24/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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