SB565 Requiring the commissioner of the insurance department to prepare and publish a report regarding fortified home and commercial standards, and other mitigation and resiliency programs.
Requiring the commissioner of the insurance department to prepare and publish a report regarding fortified home and commercial standards, and other mitigation and resiliency programs.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
A report on fortified home standards could help homeowners make cost-effective improvements that reduce insurance premiums and prevent expensive storm damage.
Your Community
Better information about building resiliency helps communities prepare for increasing severe weather events and reduce overall disaster costs.
Your Freedom
Provides information that empowers homeowners to make informed decisions about protecting their property, with no mandates or restrictions.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
David Watters (D)
The Short Version
Requires the insurance commissioner to publish a report on fortified home standards and disaster resiliency programs. Helps NH homeowners understand how building improvements could reduce insurance costs and damage from severe weather.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Homeowners seeking to reduce insurance costs
- ▲ Communities preparing for severe weather
- ▲ Insurance consumers wanting transparency
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Insurance department bearing report preparation costs
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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