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SB 607 · 2026 · Senate · Health and Human Services Committee

Short-term limited health insurance plans

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relative to short-term, limited duration health insurance policies

Allows insurers to offer short-term, limited duration health insurance policies lasting between 12 and 36 months and requires written notice to consumers that such plans need not comply with ACA requirements.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill prevents short-term, limited duration health insurance policies from being issued for a period longer than federal laws or regulations permit.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Daniel InnisRPrimeChair· Commerce
  • Rep. Brian LabrieRClerk· Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR, Rep. Julie MilesR

Public testimony

5 signed in online

80% support20% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-03-119:00 amSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-081:15 pmHouse 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. Mar 11, 2026SenHearing: 03/11/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am; SC 9
  3. Mar 26, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1165s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
  4. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1165s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  5. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1165s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  6. Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 9 P. 55
  7. Apr 8, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/08/2026 02:30 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: Ought to Pass 04/29/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 19 P. 9
  11. May 14, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 9
  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 199; 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.