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NH SB635

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Denise Ricciardi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Employers with more than one employee who adopt a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) instead of traditional employer-provided health insurance can claim a state tax credit of $400 per covered employee in the first year and $200 per covered employee in the second year

  • Individual employer credits are capped at $20,000 in the first year and $10,000 in the second year, with a total program cap of $10,000,000 in tax credits per year statewide

  • Employers must maintain contribution levels equal to or greater than what they provided under their previous traditional health insurance plan to qualify for the credit

  • Credits apply against Business Profits Tax (RSA 77-A) and Business Enterprise Tax (RSA 77-E), with unused credits eligible for carryover up to 3 years but no carryback or refund available

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2027

Legislative Description

Establishing a health reimbursement arrangement tax credit program and making an appropriation for improvements in the department of revenue administration's information management system.

Last Action

Pending Motion Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means11/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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