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SB 655

relative to employee leasing companies, workers' compensation coverage options, and a minimum wage exemption for minor league baseball players.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Innis and 6 co-sponsors

SB 655 modifies workers' compensation coverage requirements for New Hampshire employee leasing companies, potentially expanding their insurance arrangement options and affecting employer-worker liability frameworks.

Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 146; Effective 08/11/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 655

Legislative bill overview

SB 655 modifies New Hampshire's regulatory framework for employee leasing companies and their workers' compensation coverage obligations. The bill appears to address how leasing companies can structure or select workers' compensation insurance arrangements, though specific provisions require review of the full bill text.

Why is this important

Employee leasing arrangements affect thousands of workers and employers in New Hampshire by determining who bears responsibility for workplace injury coverage and costs. Changes to these requirements can shift financial burdens between leasing firms, client employers, and workers, impacting insurance accessibility and claim protections for this workforce segment.

Potential points of contention

  • Worker protections vs. business flexibility: Expanding coverage options for leasing companies could reduce regulatory oversight or create gaps in worker protections if safeguards aren't maintained
  • Cost allocation disputes: Different coverage structures may shift insurance costs and liability exposure between leasing companies, employers, and workers in ways that benefit some stakeholders while disadvantaging others
  • Insurance market stability: Changes to workers' compensation requirements could affect insurance availability or pricing for leasing companies and their client employers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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