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SB 565 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

Report on fortified home standards

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(New Title) requiring the commissioner of the insurance department to prepare and publish a report regarding fortified home and commercial standards, and other mitigation and resiliency programs.

Requires the insurance commissioner to prepare and publish a report on fortified home and commercial building standards and other mitigation and resiliency programs.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 24, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill makes changes to reports and notices given by the commissioner of the insurance department regarding insurance risks associated with extreme weather.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. David WattersDPrime
  • Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Rep. Michael EdgarDDeputy Ranking Member· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. John PotucekRVice Chair· Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Also: Sen. Donovan FentonD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD, Rep. Chris MunsD

Public testimony

15 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Thank you for the opportunity to comment on SB 565-FN. This bill strengthens transparency for consumers by requiring the Insurance Department to publish clear, accessible information on fortified home and commercial standards, as well as mitigation and resiliency programs.…”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-039:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-1610:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-221:15 pmHouse 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 Commerce; SJ 1
  2. Feb 3, 2026SenHearing: 02/03/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:45 am; SC 1
  3. Feb 19, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0506s, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6
  4. Feb 19, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0506s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
  5. Feb 19, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0506s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 5 P. 126
  7. Apr 16, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/16/2026 10:30 am GP 229
  8. Apr 22, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
  9. Apr 29, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  10. Apr 29, 2026House: Ought to Pass 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 8
  11. May 14, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 5
  12. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  13. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  14. Jun 19, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 202; Effective 01/01/2027

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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