New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 548 — relative to health carrier provider contract standards.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 195; Effective 08/18/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 24, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill establishes standards for contracts between health carriers and providers.

The bill sets forth requirements for health carrier provider contracts. It aims to create consistency in contract terms and conditions.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means more standardized and potentially clearer contracts between health carriers and healthcare providers.

Summary

relative to health carrier provider contract standards.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

45 added · 52 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of Bill SB 548 includes a new provision allowing the insurance commissioner to call for a public hearing when a health carrier intends to terminate a contract with a provider that affects 1,000 or more patients. This change ensures that affected communities can share their concerns about access to care before the termination happens. Importantly, while the hearing aims to gather information, it doesn't give the commissioner the authority to block or alter the termination. This matters because it adds a layer of transparency and community involvement in decisions that could significantly affect healthcare access.

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SB 548-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/05/2026 0837s 23Apr2026...
CHAPTER 195 SB 548-FN - FINAL VERSION 03/05/2026 0837s 23Apr2026...
Health and Human Services ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill allows the insurance commissioner to hold an informational public hearing when a health carrier ends a provider contract affecting 1,000 or more patients, requires continued access to the provider for a limited period;
Health and Human Services ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill allows the insurance commissioner to hold an informational public hearing when a health carrier ends a provider contract affecting 1,000 or more patients;
requires continued access to the provider for a limited period;
SB 548-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/05/2026 0837s 23Apr2026...
CHAPTER 195 SB 548-FN - FINAL VERSION 03/05/2026 0837s 23Apr2026...
1 New Section;
195:1 New Section;
2 Managed Care Law;
195:2 Managed Care Law;
SB 548-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (d) The commissioner may adopt rules under RSA 541-A to further specify the content of and process for providing notice to consumers when a contract is terminated.
(d) The commissioner may adopt rules under RSA 541-A to further specify the content of and process for providing notice to consumers when a contract is terminated.
3 Effective Date.
195:3 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2132 04/24/2026 SB 548-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT # 2026-1484h) AN ACT relative to health carrier provider contract standards.
CHAPTER 195 SB 548-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county and local expenditures or revenue.
August 18, 2026
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Insurance Department
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 195; Effective 08/18/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  5. Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  6. Sen. Rochefort Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1484h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  8. Amendment # 2026-1484h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1484h 04/15/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)

  10. Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  11. Subcommittee Work Session: 04/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  12. Subcommittee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  13. Public Hearing: 04/01/2026 01:45 pm GP 229

  14. Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 8 P. 114

  15. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0837s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  16. Committee Amendment # 2026-0837s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  17. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0837s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8

  18. Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 47

  19. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 406 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (406)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 548 do?
relative to health carrier provider contract standards.
Who sponsors SB 548?
SB 548 is sponsored by Tim McGough (Republican), Julie Miles (Republican), Carry Spier (Democrat), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), David Nagel (Democrat), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Laura Telerski (Democrat), Anita D Burroughs, and Kevin Avard (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 548?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 24, 2025. Enacted.
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