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HB 1735 · 2026 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee

Pharmacy dispensing and right-to-try rules

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(New Title) relative to the practice of pharmacy, the dispensing of certain medications by pharmacists, and permitting treatment of certain severe illness under the right to try act.

Authorizes licensed health care professionals to dispense up to a 30-day supply of noncontrolled oral anti-cancer medication, amends pharmacy license display and practice-of-pharmacy definitions, authorizes remote processing by advanced pharmacy technicians, and modifies pharmacist labeling and board of pharmacy authority requirements.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 16, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill permits treatment of certain severe illness under the right to try act.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Brian ColeRPrimeVice Chair· Housing
  • Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. Sherri ReinfurtRClerk· Housing
  • Rep. Dan McGuireRVice Chair· Finance
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Jordan UleryRVice Chair· Ways and Means
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference

Also: Rep. Steven KesselringR, Rep. Jonathan MortonR

Public testimony

22 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony

95% support5% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“My name is Dr. Kris Barnes. I am the CEO and founder of Lento Bio, a preclinical-stage biotechnology company developing treatments for age-related diseases.…”
— Kris Barnes, Syracuse · Lento Bio, Incsupports
“I write in support of HB1735 and commend the Committee for considering legislation that advances patient choice, medical innovation, and responsible access to emerging therapies.…”
— Brandon Sassouni, Great Necksupports
“My name is Andy DeMeo, and I am writing in support of HB 1735-FN. I run a New Hampshire–based media brand focused on optimism and progress, and much of my work centers on how people respond when systems do not fully meet human need. HB 1735 speaks directly to that gap.…”
— Andrew DeMeo, Madisonsupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-289:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-02-112:30 pmHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-04-019:00 amSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-021:00 pmSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 33
  2. Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 158
  3. Feb 11, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/11/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
  4. Feb 11, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 02/11/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 52
  5. Feb 25, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0850h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 203
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0850h: MA RC 181-151 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 204
  8. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
  9. Apr 1, 2026Sen==RECESSED== Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am; SC 12
  10. Apr 2, 2026Sen==RECONVENE== Hearing: 04/02/2026, Room 103, SH, 02:45 pm;
  11. May 14, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 05/14/2026; Vote 3-2; CC; SC 18
  12. May 14, 2026SenHB 1735 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  13. May 14, 2026SenSen. Birdsell Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  14. May 14, 2026SenPending Motion Interim Study; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  15. Jun 4, 2026SenSen. Birdsell Moved to suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of HB 1735 at the present time and if adopted, to permit third reading and final passage in the early session, 2/3 necessary, MA, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  16. Jun 4, 2026SenSen. Rochefort Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  17. Jun 4, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MF, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  18. Jun 4, 2026SenSen. Rochefort Moved Ought to Pass; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  19. Jun 4, 2026SenSen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2026-2134s, AA, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  20. Jun 4, 2026SenSen. Birdsell Moved to divide the Question on Ought to Pass with Amendment with the first vote on Sections 1-13 and the Effective Date and the second vote on the remainder of the bill and the Effective Date; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  21. Jun 4, 2026SenThe Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  22. Jun 4, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment on Sections 1-13 and the Effective Date; MA; VV, 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  23. Jun 4, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment on the Remainder of the Bill and effective date, RC 14Y-9N, MA, OT3rdg; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  24. Jun 4, 2026SenSenator Birdsell moved that HB 1735 be Read a Third Time and Final Passage in the Early Session; MA; VV, 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  25. Jun 4, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-2134s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  26. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
  27. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
  28. Jul 10, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 311; eff. I. Sec 14-19 eff prov sec 21 II. Secs 1-13 eff 9/8/2026 III. Rem eff 7/10/2026

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Documents (PDF)

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