New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB22

Introduced
1/5/23  
Refer
1/5/23  
Refer
2/1/23  
Refer
2/9/23  

Caption

Establishing a study commission to study automobile insurance for newly acquired vehicles.

Impact

The bill proposes to create a commission consisting of legislative members, insurance professionals, and public representatives. This diverse composition is designed to ensure a comprehensive approach to studying automobile insurance issues. By gathering relevant data and perspectives, the commission would have the potential to recommend changes that could affect insurance policy frameworks and consumer protections regarding newly purchased vehicles in New Hampshire.

Summary

Senate Bill 22 aims to establish a study commission to evaluate the requirements and coverage of private passenger vehicle insurance for newly acquired vehicles. This legislative initiative seeks to better understand the current landscape of automobile insurance as it pertains to consumers who are purchasing new vehicles, potentially providing insights that could lead to improvements or reforms in state law regarding vehicle insurance practices.

Contention

While the bill may seem straightforward in its intent to gather information, the establishment of such a commission may bring about various viewpoints on the affordability and accessibility of automobile insurance, and the adequacy of current coverage requirements. Depending on the findings and subsequent recommendations from the commission's study, there could be debates regarding regulatory changes, potential increases in premiums, and the balance between consumer protection and insurance company profitability. Stakeholders from different sectors will likely have contrasting opinions on how best to approach adjustments in insurance regulations.

Companion Bills

NH SB22

Carry Over Establishing a study commission to study automobile insurance for newly acquired vehicles.

Similar Bills

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