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SB 646 · 2026 · Senate · Health and Human Services Committee

Mental health parity coverage standards

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relative to mental health standards of care.

Provides that parity in coverage for certain biologically-based mental illnesses shall be consistent with New Hampshire Medicaid's scope of coverage and reimbursement rates.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 14, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill provides that parity in coverage for certain biologically-based mental illnesses shall be consistent with New Hampshire Medicaid scope of coverage and reimbursement rates.

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

Public testimony

10 signed in online

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

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
  • 2026-04-2910:00 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, 09:45 am; SC 3
  3. Mar 5, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
  4. Mar 5, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  5. Mar 12, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 8 P. 114
  6. Mar 12, 2026HouseVacated and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Rep. Muns): MA VV (in recess of) 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 115
  7. Apr 16, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/16/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
  8. Apr 22, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  9. Apr 29, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  10. Apr 29, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 10
  11. May 14, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 10

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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