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SB 119 · 2025 · Senate · Health and Human Services Committee

Medicaid drugs and Ivermectin orders

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(New Title) relative to Medicaid pharmaceutical services and relative to standing orders for Ivermectin.

Directs pharmacists to dispense brand name drugs to Medicaid beneficiaries when listed on the preferred drug list and allows pharmacists to dispense Ivermectin under a physician's standing order without a prior prescription.AI-generated

Status

Died — the House and Senate did not agree · June 12, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕Senate
  3. House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill directs pharmacists to dispense brand name drugs to Medicaid beneficiaries when the brand name drug is on the department of health and human services preferred drug list. The bill also directs the department to develop a standing order for certain Medicaid-covered, over-the-counter medications, medical supplies, and laboratory tests when deemed medically necessary and cost effective by the department. The bill is a request of the department of health and human services.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. James GrayRPrimeChair· Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Public testimony

190 signed in online · 35 wrote testimony

81% support19% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Please support this bill as Ivermectin is a safe and excellent drug. We used it when we got Covid and it wiped it out in 2 days! It should be fine for over the counter use. Brad”
— Bradley Louth, Hamptonsupports
“Safer than many OTC drugs currently marketed, the fact that ivermectin is not available is inexplicable. It isn't restricted for animal use; why should it be for human use?…”
— Faith Clendenen, Andoversupports
“I believe ivermectin should be sold over the counter. It is available in many countries. Now a couple of states have approved it. Also. It has been administered safely to billions of people since it became available.”
— David Dinicola, Rindgesupports
“Seriously? Invermectin? Even the current FDA only recommends usage for parasites and certain skin conditions. It is NOT recommended for COVID prevention or treatment.”
— Catharine Farkas, Sanborntonopposes
“Are you kidding me? We have a budget crisis, underfunded public education, underfunded environmental protections, underfunded infrastructure and a housing crisis and you want to bypass doctors for people to dose themselves with NO POSITIVE EFFECT with horse dewormer?…”
— Giana Gelsey, MADBURYopposes
“While the intention to improve access to care is commendable, the proposed amendment undermines principles of evidence-based medicine.…”
— Jonathan Napoli, Goffstownopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-0610:00 amSenate Health and Human ServicesLOB 101Public hearing
  • 2025-04-099:30 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsLOB 301-303Public hearing
  • 2025-04-169:30 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsLOB 205-207Public hearing
  • 2025-04-309:30 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsLOB 205-207Public hearingrescheduled

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 3
  2. Feb 6, 2025SenHearing: 02/06/2025, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 am; SC 8
  3. Mar 6, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
  4. Mar 6, 2025SenSB 119 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
  5. Mar 6, 2025SenSen. Rosenwald Floor Amendment # 2025-0752s; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
  6. Mar 6, 2025SenChair Ruled Sections of Amendment # 2025-0752s Non-Germane, 03/06/2025; SJ 6
  7. Mar 6, 2025SenSenator Rosenwald Appealed the Ruling of the Chair, 03/06/2025; SJ 6
  8. Mar 6, 2025SenDecision of the Chair was Upheld; RC: 16Y-8N, 03/06/2025; SJ 6
  9. Mar 6, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
  10. Mar 20, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/20/2025; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 13
  11. Mar 20, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/20/2025; SJ 8
  12. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 11 P. 111
  13. Apr 9, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/09/2025 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
  14. Apr 16, 2025HousePublic Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2025-1498h: 04/16/2025 02:45 pm LOB 205-207
  15. Apr 30, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/30/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  16. Apr 30, 2025HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1867h (NT) 04/30/2025 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  17. May 7, 2025HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  18. May 22, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-1867h (NT): AA RC 196-164 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 22
  19. May 22, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1867h: MA VV 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 23
  20. Jun 12, 2025SenSen. Rochefort Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/12/2025; SJ 16

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.