HB 1056 (2026): establishing a commission to study the impacts of reinsurance on the cost and availability of property insurance in New Hampshire.
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HB 1056 (2026)
establishing a commission to study the impacts of reinsurance on the cost and availability of property insurance in New Hampshire.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2026, with 59 people signed in online: 59 in support. The committee held work sessions on February 10, 2026 and February 18, 2026. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 30, 2026. The committee met in executive session on October 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On October 15, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Carry Spier (D - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Anita Burroughs (D - Carr 2)
- Rep. Tony Caplan (D - Merr 8)
- Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 6)
- Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 7)
- Rep. Linda Haskins (D - Rock 11)
- Rep. Heath Howard (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Suzanne Vail (D - Hills 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2026, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- February 18, 2026, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- March 3, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- September 30, 2026, 10:10 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- February 4, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 11:15 am GP 229
- February 10, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/10/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- February 18, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
- March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026
- September 30, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/30/2026 10:10 am GP 229
- October 14, 2026: Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- October 15, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 11-0; )