HB1197 Making technical corrections to certain insurance laws.
Making technical corrections to certain insurance laws.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on NH residents' insurance premiums or out-of-pocket costs; changes affect administrative processes and departmental enforcement procedures.
Your Community
No impact to local communities, schools, or public services; this is an internal regulatory modernization.
Your Freedom
No substantive change to individual rights or local control; clarifies existing confidentiality protections and due process procedures that were already in law.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 218; eff. 1/1/2027
Sponsor
John Hunt (R)
The Short Version
This bill makes technical corrections to New Hampshire's insurance department enforcement and oversight procedures, including clarifying investigation timelines, financial reporting deadlines, and examination processes. The changes streamline administrative processes and standardize penalties but do not substantively alter insurance coverage, costs, or consumer protections for residents.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Insurance department operations and efficiency
- ▲ Clarity in regulatory enforcement timelines
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Insurance companies and producers subject to clearer enforcement deadlines and examination requirements
Connected Organizations
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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