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NH SB565

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Watters

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Insurance Commissioner to develop consumer information and reports on insurance risks from extreme weather events including extreme precipitation, storm surge, coastal flooding, high winds, hurricanes, and hail, with the first report due January 1, 2028, and every 5 years thereafter

  • Adds promotion of "fortified home and commercial standards" and mitigation/resiliency programs as a purpose of property and casualty insurance regulation, requiring insurers to give due consideration to these standards when setting rates

  • Defines "fortified home and commercial standards" as measures to reduce loss from extreme weather, developed by the commissioner with reference to science-based standards from national insurance organizations

  • Requires the commissioner to consult FEMA flood maps, the National Flood Insurance Program, New Hampshire coastal viewer, and other mapping tools to identify areas at present and future risk of insurance coverage loss or premium increases

  • Expands the definition of "place" or "area of residence" for unfair insurance practices to include areas with projected increases in extreme weather conditions, and takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

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.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs House Journal 5

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Affairs2/26/2026
Commerce11/25/2025

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