New Hampshire SB565: (New Title) requiring the commissioner of the insurance department to prepare and publish a report regarding fortified home and

Sponsors

• David Watters (D, 4) · primary sponsor
• Lucinda Rosenwald (D, 13)
• Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D, 21)
• Donovan Fenton (D, 10)
• Kevin Avard (R, 12)
• Debra Altschiller (D, 24)
• Michael Edgar (D, 29)
• John Potucek (R, 13)
• Christian Muns (D, 29)

Latest actions

1. June 10, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
2. June 10, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
3. May 14, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
4. May 1, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 8
5. April 22, 2026: Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
6. April 16, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
7. April 9, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/16/2026 10:30 am GP 229
8. February 26, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 5 P. 126
9. February 9, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-0506s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
10. February 9, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0506s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

Common questions

What is SB565?

SB565 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (New Title) requiring the commissioner of the insurance department to prepare and publish a report regarding fortified home and .

What does SB565 do?

(New Title) 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.

What is the status of SB565?

Passed one chamber as of June 10, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 (June 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB565?

David Watters (D, 4), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB565?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2199&sy=2026