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SB 550 · 2026 · Senate · Health and Human Services Committee

Insurance coverage for naturopathy

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relative to insurance coverage for services provided by naturopathy providers.

Requires group insurance policies issued in the state to include coverage for services provided by naturopathy providers.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 9, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill requires group insurance policies issued in the state to include coverage for naturopathy providers.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. David RochefortRPrimeChair· Health and Human Services

Rep. David LundgrenR

Public testimony

92 signed in online · 22 wrote testimony

40% support60% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“My son sees a naturopathic doctor and we are lucky our insurance covers it, but I know others aren't as lucky. This bill is only fair to people paying insurance premiums to get the kind of healthcare that works for them. Thanks for your consideration.”
— Tyler St Cyr, Hooksettsupports
“I am in favor of this bill as I believe in naturopathic medicine and treatment. I believe allopathic doctors are not addressing root causes and push pharmaceuticals.…”
— Elizabeth Lyons, Salemsupports
“I am deeply grateful that naturopathic care is covered under my insurance plan. Since beginning treatment with my naturopath, my health and overall wellbeing have improved in ways that conventional care alone did not achieve. Not everyone has access to this kind of care.…”
— Carrie Gargano, Goffstownsupports
“The state has no place in mandating insurance policies. This will only serve to drive up prices and push natural medicine out of NH.”
— Kelly Collins, Stoddrdopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-289:00 amSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-1610:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2210:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2810:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2910:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
  2. Jan 28, 2026SenHearing: 01/28/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am; SC 3
  3. Feb 19, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6
  4. Feb 19, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 5 P. 124
  6. Apr 16, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/16/2026 11:00 am GP 229
  7. Apr 22, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  8. Apr 28, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  9. Apr 29, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  10. Apr 29, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1702h 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 7
  11. May 14, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1702h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 5
  12. May 14, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1702h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 5
  13. May 21, 2026SenSen. Rochefort Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
  14. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  15. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  16. Jul 2, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 264; Effective 01/01/2027

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.