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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

ActorObligationDeadlineSource
deployerHealth carriers must maintain recordkeeping requirements in utilization review, including specifications regarding the use of artificial intelligence.Upon enactment

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Enforcement risk score

25
/ 100

Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.

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Role-based compliance checklist

  • compliance_officer Monitor New Hampshire HB1406 for developments and detailed requirements.
  • general_counsel Assess potential legal implications of new recordkeeping requirements for AI use in utilization review.
  • cto Begin preliminary review of current AI systems in utilization review for potential data capture and recordkeeping needs.

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class
medium
Procurement categories
healthcare_ai

Vendors providing AI solutions for utilization review to New Hampshire health carriers will need to ensure their systems can meet new recordkeeping and specification requirements.

Sample vendor questions

  1. Does your AI system used for utilization review facilitate detailed recordkeeping as required by New Hampshire law?
  2. Can your AI system provide specifications and audit trails for its decision-making processes?
  3. How does your AI solution support compliance with state-specific data governance and transparency requirements for health carriers?

Intelligence briefs (3)

legislation 1/7/2026

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 →
legislation 1/7/2026

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.

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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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