Insurer Assessment Credits

New Hampshire Legislative Events

Published March 17th, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed HB1194, legislation relative to credits for assessments paid by insurers. The bill was sponsored by Rep. John Janigian and advanced through the 2026 Regular Session after receiving strong support, passing the House with a 336-2 vote before moving to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

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What changed

HB1194 is New Hampshire legislation addressing credits for insurer assessments. The bill passed the House on March 17, 2026, with a 336-2 vote and was subsequently referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee. The sponsor is Rep. John Janigian (R). The legislation underwent multiple amendments including 2026-0799h in the House and was recommended for passage with amendment #2026-1320s by the Senate Committee.

Insurers operating in New Hampshire should monitor this legislation as it will establish new rules regarding how assessment credits are applied. While the bill has passed both chambers, compliance officers should await final enactment and any implementing regulations from the New Hampshire Insurance Department to determine the specific operational requirements and deadlines.

What to do next

Monitor for final enactment and signature by the Governor
Review current assessment credit practices in anticipation of new requirements
Watch for implementing regulations from the New Hampshire Insurance Department

Source document (simplified)

ChangeBridge / New Hampshire / HB1194 Passed HB1194 House Bill Passed 2026-03-17

Relative to credits for assessments paid by insurers.

Bill Details

State New Hampshire

Session 2026 Regular Session

Chamber House

Official Source gc.nh.gov/billstatus/legacy/bs2016/bills...

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Action History

2026-04-02 S Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1320s, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 13 2026-03-25 S Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 09:40 am, on proposed non-germane amendment # 2026-1237s; Senate Calendar 12 2026-03-25 S Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 09:30 am; Senate Calendar 12 2026-03-17 S Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Ways and Means; Senate Journal 7 2026-03-12 H Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0799h: Motion Adopted DV 336-2 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 2026-03-12 H Amendment # 2026-0799h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 2026-02-25 H Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 2026-02-25 H Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0799h 02/18/2026 (Vote 16-1; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 75 2026-02-11 H ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/18/2026 11:00 am GP 154 2026-02-05 H ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/09/2026 11:00 am GP 159 2026-02-05 H Full Committee Work Session: 02/09/2026 10:00 am GP 159 2026-01-27 H Full Committee Work Session: 02/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159 2026-01-27 H ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/02/2026 02:00 pm GP 159 2026-01-23 H Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 154 2026-01-21 H ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/26/2026 10:00 am GP 159 2025-12-01 H Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means House Journal 1 P. 10