HB0241 CR 4.22.2026 HHS — Senate Committee Report

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

SENATE

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE

FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

THE COMMITTEE ON Health and Human Services

to which was referred HB 241-FN

AN ACT relative to health insurance coverage of pain management services for the management of chronic pain.

Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill

OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT

BY A VOTE OF: 4-0

AMENDMENT # 2026-1622s

Senator David Rochefort

For the Committee

This bill requires health carriers to develop, in accordance with guidelines established by the Insurance Department, a program to provide access to a broad spectrum of covered pain management services for the management of chronic pain. A committee amendment has been adopted to reflect stakeholder collaboration with the bill’s prime sponsor.

Sophie Walsh  271-3469

FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Health and Human Services

HB 241-FN, relative to health insurance coverage of pain management services for the management of chronic pain.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 4-0.

Senator David Rochefort for the committee.

This bill requires health carriers to develop, in accordance with guidelines established by the Insurance Department, a program to provide access to a broad spectrum of covered pain management services for the management of chronic pain. A committee amendment has been adopted to reflect stakeholder collaboration with the bill’s prime sponsor.