SB 610-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES
01/29/2026 0111s
02/05/2026 0431s
23Apr2026... 1497h
2026 SESSION
26-2202
06/09
SENATE BILL 610-FN
AN ACT allowing the insurance commissioner to approve innovative short or long-term care policies.
SPONSORS: Sen. Ricciardi, Dist 9; Sen. Lang, Dist 2; Sen. Gannon, Dist 23; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Rep. Post, Hills. 42; Rep. Spier, Hills. 6; Rep. Burroughs, Carr. 2
COMMITTEE: Health and Human Services
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill allows the insurance commissioner to approve innovative short or long-term care policies or certificates and rates that the commissioner finds are reasonable and in the public interest.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
01/29/2026 0111s
02/05/2026 0431s
23Apr2026... 1497h 26-2202
06/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
AN ACT allowing the insurance commissioner to approve innovative short or long-term care policies.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Paragraph; Disclosure and Performance Standards for Long-Term Care Insurance. Amend RSA 415-D:5 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph:
V. Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, the insurance commissioner may approve innovative short or long-term care policies or certificates and rates, provided the commissioner finds that:
(a) Issuance or delivery is not contrary to the best interest of the public; and
(b) The benefits are reasonable in relation to the premium charged.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
26-2202
04/29/2026
SB 610-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT # 2026-1497h)
AN ACT allowing the insurance commissioner to approve innovative short or long-term care policies.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Estimated State Impact | ||||
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | FY 2028 | FY 2029 |
Revenue | $0 | Indeterminable Increase (not provided by agency) | Indeterminable Increase (not provided by agency) | Indeterminable Increase (not provided by agency) |
Revenue Fund(s) | General Fund | |||
Expenditures* | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Funding Source(s) | None | |||
Appropriations* | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Funding Source(s) | None | |||
*Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill | ||||
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Estimated Political Subdivision Impact | ||||
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | FY 2028 | FY 2029 |
County Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
County Expenditures | $0 | Indeterminable | Indeterminable | Indeterminable |
Local Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Local Expenditures | $0 | Indeterminable | Indeterminable | Indeterminable |
METHODOLOGY:
This bill allows the Insurance Department Commissioner to approve innovative short or long-term care policies or certificates and rates provided they meet certain criteria. The Insurance Department states this bill may result in an indeterminable increase in state revenue deposited to the General Fund to the extent that new insurance products enter the market without displacing existing long term care policies and generate additional Insurance Premium Tax revenue. The Department indicates that any additional workload associated with approving innovative long or short term care insurance products can be absorbed within existing staff and budget.
To the extent counties and municipalities purchase health insurance, they could see an increase in their health insurance premiums.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Insurance Department
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Jan. 14, 2026 | 2026-0111s |
| Feb. 5, 2026 | 2026-0431s |
| April 16, 2026 | 2026-1497h |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 8, 2026 | Senate | Hearing |
| Senate | Floor Vote | |
| Jan. 29, 2026 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| Jan. 29, 2026 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| Feb. 5, 2026 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| April 1, 2026 | House | Hearing |
| April 15, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| April 15, 2026 | House | Floor Vote |
May 7, 2026: Sen. Rochefort Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
April 23, 2026: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026 HJ 11
April 23, 2026: Referred to Ways and Means 04/23/2026 HJ 11
April 23, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1497h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11
April 23, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1497h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11
April 16, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1497h (NT) 04/15/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
April 8, 2026: Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 229
April 8, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
April 1, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 229
March 24, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/01/2026 02:15 pm GP 229
Feb. 26, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 5 P. 127
Feb. 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-0111s and #2026-0431s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
Feb. 5, 2026: Sen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2026-0431s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
Feb. 5, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-0111s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
Jan. 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0111s, 02/05/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 4
Jan. 29, 2026: Special Order to the Next Session, Without Objection, MA; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
Jan. 29, 2026: SB 610 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
Jan. 20, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0111s, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
Jan. 15, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0111s, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
Dec. 10, 2025: Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am; SC 46
Nov. 25, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1