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HB 1249 · 2026 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee

Pharmacists providing prescription-related medical devices

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authorizing pharmacists to provide certain medical devices associated with prescribed medication.

Amends the definition of the practice of pharmacy and authorizes pharmacists to prescribe medical devices necessary for administering a prescribed drug.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (Senate) · May 8, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill amends the definition of the practice of pharmacy under RSA 318 and authorizes pharmacists to prescribe certain prescription devices necessary for the appropriate delivery or administration of a prescribed drug.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Daniel VeilleuxDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Transportation
  • Rep. Seth KingRClerk· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Lucy WeberDRanking Member· Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs

Also: Rep. Paige BeaucheminD, Rep. Jim KofaltR, Rep. Mark PearsonR, Rep. Gary WoodsD, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

20 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-189:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-03-049:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-04-091:00 pmSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 122-123Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 12
  2. Feb 18, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
  3. Mar 4, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
  4. Mar 4, 2026House: Ought to Pass 03/04/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 10 P. 22
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 46
  6. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
  7. Apr 9, 2026SenHearing: 04/09/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 13
  8. May 14, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 05/14/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 18
  9. May 14, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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