Healthcare

passed · New Hampshire · Senate Aug 21, 2026

SB 498: relative to children's mental health services for persons 18 years of age and younger.

SB 498 creates the New Hampshire Children's Behavioral Health Association to fund mental health services for children under 18. The association will collect mandatory assessments (fees) from insurance companies, stop-loss carriers, and third-party administrators covering children in the state, excluding Medicaid recipients. Funds gathered will be deposited into a dedicated fund managed by the insurance commissioner and used to pay care management entities providing specific services like intensive in-home therapy, structured outpatient programs, and care coordination. This directly affects insurers (who pay assessments), care management organizations (who receive payments), and children under 18 with covered health plans (who gain access to funded services).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mandatory funding for children's mental health services via insurance assessments, directly advancing healthcare access for minors under 18.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1798: relative to the coverage of diapers under the state Medicaid plan.

HB 1798 requires New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services to apply for a federal waiver by November 1, 2026, to add diaper coverage under Medicaid for infants' first year of life. The bill directly affects Medicaid-eligible infants (approximately 4,000 annually) and their families, providing coverage for 100 diapers per month during the child's first 12 months. It appropriates $100,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to fund the program, with federal matching funds expected to cover most costs. Implementation depends on federal CMS approval, with a target start date of May 1, 2027, if approved.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 for Medicaid diaper coverage, funding an essential public service for vulnerable families.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include diapers for infants, increasing access to essential health-related supplies under public health program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1245: relative to voluntary portable benefits plans for independent contractors.

HB 1245 establishes a voluntary framework for independent contractors in New Hampshire to access portable benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, or disability coverage through designated providers. Hiring parties (businesses or platforms) can voluntarily contribute to these plans or withhold a portion of payment from the contractor, with the contractor’s written consent. Crucially, participation in these plans cannot be used to reclassify a worker as an employee under state law, preserving current independent contractor status. The bill requires clear opt-in agreements and has no estimated state or local cost impact.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes voluntary framework enabling independent contractors to access health insurance as portable benefits, expanding coverage options for a vulnerable workforce.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates voluntary portable benefits framework for independent contractors, expanding benefit access for a worker segment often excluded from traditional employment benefits.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1705: establishing an employee assistance program for small town and volunteer first responders.

HB 1705 establishes a First Responders Support Fund to cover enrollment costs for small town and volunteer first responders into the state’s existing Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It directly affects first responders in communities with no more than 5 full-time paid staff, including volunteer departments. The fund, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, uses state appropriations (initially $1 for FY 2026-2027) and accepts gifts, grants, or donations to cover EAP enrollment fees. The EAP provides mental health support, including services for PTSD, with the department required to report annually on fund usage and program outcomes. This bill does not create new services but expands access to an existing state EAP for eligible small-community responders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds EAP enrollment for first responders, providing mental health support access via state healthcare program.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides funding for first responders' access to Employee Assistance Program, enhancing workplace mental health support and benefits for workers.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 1356: relative to the statute of limitations for bringing a private right of action for violation of the statute prohibiting medical procedures and treatments intended to alter a minor's gender, authorizing the application of sunscreen in schools and camps without a licensed health care provider's note or prescription, and establishing a skin cancer prevention education program.

HB 1356 extends the statute of limitations for minors to sue providers for violating laws prohibiting gender-altering medical procedures. It changes the deadline from 2 years to 10 years after a minor turns 18 to file a private lawsuit. This directly affects minors who received such medical treatments before age 18 and wish to pursue legal action. The bill modifies RSA 332-N:3, II, which governs when claims for violations of the gender-procedure ban must be filed. The fiscal note indicates no state or local cost impact.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExtends statute of limitations for minors to sue over banned gender procedures, reinforcing restrictions on gender-affirming healthcare access for minors.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

passed both · New Hampshire · House May 21, 2026

HB 1449: limiting times vaccine clinics may operate at schools, with certain exceptions.

HB 1449 prohibits vaccination clinics from operating at public elementary or secondary schools during school hours and requires a parent or legal guardian to be present with their child during any vaccination administered at such a clinic. The bill directly affects students receiving school-based vaccines, parents/guardians, and school staff coordinating these clinics. Key provisions include banning school-hour clinics and mandating parental accompaniment for immunizations, while exempting school nurses' existing duties under RSA 200:38. This policy change modifies how school vaccination events are scheduled and administered, without altering vaccine requirements or eligibility.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts school-based vaccine access by banning school-hour clinics and requiring parental presence, limiting public health program participation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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failed · New Hampshire · House May 8, 2026

HB 1378: relative to parental access to a minor child's electronic medical records.

HB 1378 would require healthcare providers to give parents or legal guardians full access to their minor child's electronic medical records (including online patient portals), except in three specific cases: 1) when the minor can legally consent to treatment without parents (e.g., certain reproductive or mental health services), 2) when a protective order or court ruling prohibits access, or 3) when a provider documents in writing that disclosure could cause abuse or neglect. This bill directly affects parents, guardians, and healthcare providers by changing how medical records are shared. It aims to support parental involvement in children’s healthcare decisions while preserving existing legal protections for minors in sensitive situations. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates parental access to minors' medical records (with limited exceptions), improving family involvement in healthcare decisions and aligning with patient access protections.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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failed · New Hampshire · House May 8, 2026

HB 1022: relative to religious exemption from immunization requirements.

HB 1022 standardizes the form parents or guardians must use to claim a religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements for schools or childcare. The form must include a specific statement: "I, [parent/guardian name], hereby attest that I sincerely hold religious beliefs that dictate the refusal to accept the required vaccination(s)," followed by their signature and date. This bill directly affects parents or guardians seeking to exempt their children from immunization mandates based on religious beliefs. It specifies the exact wording for the exemption form without changing the existing policy on religious exemptions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareStandardizes religious exemptions for school vaccines, potentially reducing immunization rates and weakening public health programs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 134: relative to work requirements under the state Medicaid program.

SB 134 requires New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services to resubmit a federal waiver application to CMS by July 1, 2025, seeking approval to enforce work requirements as a condition of Medicaid eligibility under the Granite Advantage program. The bill also mandates annual reports to the legislature starting November 1, 2025, detailing the waiver status and implementation progress. This bill does not change current Medicaid rules, as work requirements are not currently in effect; it only sets a process for the state to seek federal approval to potentially implement such requirements. The bill has no immediate cost but may lead to future expenses if the waiver is approved and implemented.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill seeks to enforce work requirements for Medicaid eligibility, restricting access to healthcare coverage by adding conditions to existing Medicaid benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 392: directing the dissolution of the department of health and human services' office ofhealth access and the department of environmental services' functions for environmental justice.

HB 392 directs the dissolution of three specific state entities: the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Health Equity, the Department of Environmental Services' environmental justice programs, and the Governor's Council on Diversity and Inclusion. The bill prohibits these agencies from re-establishing these offices or using any allocated funds for projects labeled "health equity" or "civil rights and environmental justice." It also removes the Office of Health Equity director position from state statute and repeals related membership requirements. This bill affects state agencies' program structures and funding allocations, with no new funding provided or positions authorized.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentDissolves environmental justice programs and prohibits funding for related initiatives, weakening environmental protections and equity efforts.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDissolves Office of Health Equity and prohibits funding for health equity initiatives, directly defunding healthcare equity programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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