CACR17 Relating to the commissioner of the department of insurance.Providing that the commissioner of the department of insurance be elected.
Relating to the commissioner of the department of insurance.Providing that the commissioner of the department of insurance be elected.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Indirect potential impact -- an elected commissioner might be more responsive to consumer concerns about insurance rates.
Your Community
Could increase public accountability of insurance regulation, but also introduces political campaigning into a technical regulatory role.
Your Freedom
Expands democratic participation by giving voters direct say over insurance regulation leadership.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Thomas Oppel (D)
The Short Version
Would make the insurance commissioner an elected position instead of a governor-appointed one. Aimed at increasing democratic accountability over insurance regulation. Killed in committee.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Voters seeking more control over insurance regulation
- ▲ Consumer advocacy groups
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Proponents of technocratic regulatory expertise
- ▼ Insurance industry preferring appointed regulators
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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