New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

HB 1656 — relative to insurance coverage for pelvic health therapy.

Last action — Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 02:45 pm GP 159

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill addresses insurance coverage for pelvic health therapy.

This legislation focuses on how insurance companies cover pelvic health therapy. It aims to clarify the insurance requirements for this type of healthcare.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families could benefit from improved access to pelvic health therapy through insurance coverage.
  • Consumers: Patients may have clearer options for insurance coverage if this therapy is supported.
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers may need to navigate new insurance requirements for pelvic health therapy.

Summary

relative to insurance coverage for pelvic health therapy.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 02:45 pm GP 159

  2. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 13

  3. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 10 P. 9

  4. Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  5. Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 229

  6. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 30

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

409 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1656 do?
relative to insurance coverage for pelvic health therapy.
Who sponsors HB 1656?
HB 1656 is sponsored by Jennifer Mandelbaum (Democrat), Paige Beauchemin (Democrat), Trinidad Tellez (Democrat), Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, Janet Lucas (Democrat), and Eleana Colby (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1656?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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