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NH HB1353

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alice Wade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all motor vehicle insurers in New Hampshire to include premium discount provisions in their rating manuals for vehicles that pass annual safety inspections covering headlights, taillights, tires, steering, and brakes

  • Insurers must verify that inspections meet state guidelines before applying discounts, and may consider additional shop recommendations beyond minimum inspection requirements

  • Prohibits insurers from penalizing or surcharging policyholders who choose not to undergo voluntary inspections or whose vehicles fail inspection

  • Discount amounts are not mandated but must be actuarially justified based on demonstrable claims reductions and filed with the insurance department

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relative to discounted motor vehicle insurance premiums for voluntary safety inspections.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Affairs12/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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