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HB1406 — NH, US
HB1406 is an AI governance legislation from NH, currently introduced. The bill introduces potential new specifications for health carriers regarding AI use in utilization review processes [1]. AIGI tracks 3 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-07.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- New Hampshire General Court
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: Subject to legislative process for the 2023 session.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Adhere to health carrier recordkeeping requirements in utilization review, including specific details regarding the use of artificial intelligence. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of HB1406 in the New Hampshire General Court.
- cto Prepare to understand and implement any future specifications for artificial intelligence use in utilization review recordkeeping.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- healthcare_ai, security_tooling
Vendors providing AI solutions or recordkeeping systems to health carriers in New Hampshire may need to demonstrate capabilities supporting detailed AI usage specifications and compliance with new recordkeeping mandates.
Sample vendor questions
- How does your AI system facilitate recordkeeping for utilization review in compliance with regulatory specifications?
- What documentation do you provide regarding AI model specifications and usage in healthcare contexts?
- How do you ensure data privacy and security for records managed or processed by your AI system?
- Can your system be audited to demonstrate compliance with AI recordkeeping requirements in utilization review?
Intelligence briefs (3)
NH HB1406: Health Carrier AI Use in Utilization Review Processes
The bill introduces potential new specifications for health carriers regarding AI use in utilization review processes [1].
This signals an emerging legislative focus on AI governance for health carriers, influencing transparency and accountability obligations.
Deadline: Subject to legislative process for the 2023 session.
Primary source →New Hampshire Bill Proposes AI Specs for Health Carrier Recordkeeping
HB1406 introduces specifications for health carrier recordkeeping requirements concerning artificial intelligence use in utilization review [1].
This signals emerging state-level focus on AI transparency and accountability within highly regulated healthcare utilization processes.
Deadline: Legislative progress ongoing for the 2026 session.
Primary source →NH HB1406 Signals AI Focus for Health Carrier Utilization Review Recordkeeping
New Hampshire's HB1406 now explicitly includes artificial intelligence in its revised title concerning health carrier recordkeeping requirements [1].
Deadline: No fixed deadline — a legislative title change signals future intent for the 2025 session.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB1406?
- New Hampshire House Bill 1406 (2023) [1] proposes legislative action concerning health carrier recordkeeping requirements in utilization review. The bill specifically includes specifications regarding the use of artificial intelligence within these processes, indicating an emerging legislative focus on AI governance in the health insurance sector. Primary source →
- Why does HB1406 matter?
- This signals an emerging legislative focus on AI governance for health carriers, influencing transparency and accountability obligations. Primary source →
- Who does HB1406 affect?
- This development primarily affects health carriers operating within New Hampshire that utilize artificial intelligence in their utilization review processes. Business functions such as compliance, legal, risk management, and product development within these organizations may need to monitor this bill. It specifically touches upon AI systems involved in assessing the medical necessity, appropriateness, or efficiency of health care services, and their associated recordkeeping. The scope includes any AI models or tools that assist in or automate decisions related to claims processing, treatment approvals, or appeals, necessitating a review of current system deployments and data handling practices. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB1406?
- Subject to legislative process for the 2023 session. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB1406?
- As of the last published update, HB1406 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB1406?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://gc.nh.gov/lsr_search/billText.aspx?id=2183&type=4. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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