New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 480: limiting certain prior authorization requirements for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and similar rehabilitative services.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 480 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: limiting certain prior authorization requirements for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and similar rehabilitative services. Primary sponsor: Suzanne Prentiss. It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 2.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Prentiss | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Debra Altschiller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Regina Birdsell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Donovan Fenton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Bill Gannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Daniel Innis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Tim Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| David Rochefort | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Cindy Rosenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Victoria Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| David Watters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 2
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 6
- Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Subcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Public Hearing: 04/15/2026 11:00 am GP 229
- Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 8 P. 114
- Committee Amendment # 2026-0838s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
- Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0838s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0838s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
- Hearing: 01/28/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am; SC 3
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1