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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: I. Authorizes the dispensing of up to a 30-day supply of noncontrolled oral anti-cancer medication by a licensed health care professional legally authorized to prescribe and administer medications to a patient under a provider's care or supervision subject to certain conditions. II. Amends the display requirements for certain licenses and permits. III. Authorizes licensed advanced pharmacy technicians to engage in remote processing. IV. Removes the requirement that a pharmacist's name or initials be on a label affixed to any controlled drug or prescription issued. V. Amends the definition of the "practice of pharmacy." VI. Removes certain authority of the board of pharmacy with respect to the regulation of collaborative pharmacy practice agreements. VII. Limits any examination requirement for licensure as an advanced pharmacy technician to scope of practice. VIII. Prohibits the pharmacy board from testing applicants on pharmacy jurisprudence or law. IX. Allows supervised certified pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines, and eliminates a requirement that vaccines be recommended by the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices before being administered by pharmacists, pharmacy interns, licensed advanced pharmacy technicians, or certified pharmacy technicians. X. Permits treatment of certain severe illness under the right to try act and directs the department of health and human services to adopt any rules necessary to implement the act. The bill also makes amendment of the act contingent upon a report by the department and approval by the fiscal committee.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“Application for a permit shall be made in such manner and in such form as the board may determine.”
RSA 318:39
“It shall be the duty of the board, through officials and employees appointed by it or under its supervision for that purpose, and of all peace officers within the state, and of all county attorneys, to enforce all the provisions of this chapter.”
RSA 318:8
“"Eligible facility" means a licensed New Hampshire institution that is operating under a Federalwide Assurance ("FWA") for the Protection of Human Subjects under 42 U.S.C. section 289(a) and 45 C.F.R. part 46.”
RSA 126-Z:1
“Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the board of medicine shall not revoke, fail to renew, or take any other action against a physician's license issued pursuant to RSA 329 based primarily on a physician's recommendation to an eligible patient regarding or prescription for or treatment with an investigational drug, biologic, or device pursuant to this chapter.”
RSA 126-Z:3

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

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Ought to Pass10–8
    Overall
    56% yea
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseVoice voteAmendment 2026-0850hadopted
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseRoll callOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0850hAdopted181–151How they voted
    Overall
    55% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    178–0100% yea
    Democrats
    3–1512% yea
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the House
  • May 14, 2026SenateCommittee report: Referred to Interim Study3–2
    Overall
    60% yea
  • May 14, 2026SenateVoice voteSen. Birdsell Moved Laid on Tableadopted
  • Jun 4, 2026SenateVoice voteSen. 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 necessaryadopted
  • Jun 4, 2026SenateVoice voteSen. Rochefort Moved to Remove From Tableadopted
  • Jun 4, 2026SenateVoice voteRefer to Interim Studyfailed
  • Jun 4, 2026SenateVoice voteSen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2026-2134sadopted
  • Jun 4, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Pass with Amendment on Sections 1-13 and the Effective Dateadopted
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the Senate
  • Jun 4, 2026SenateRoll callOught to Pass with Amendment on the Remainder of the Bill and effective dateAdopted14–9How they voted
    Overall
    61% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    14–193% yea
    Democrats
    0–80% yea
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the Senate
  • Jun 4, 2026SenateVoice voteSenator Birdsell moved that HB 1735 be Read a Third Time and Final Passage in the Early Sessionadopted
  • Jun 4, 2026HouseVoice voteHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-2134s (Rep. Roy)adopted
    Resulting text: Bill as adopted by both chambers
  • Jun 4, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 28, 2026Public hearingHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamPublic Hearing
  • Feb 11, 2026Public hearingHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass — roll call; Executive Session
  • Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floor10:09:42–10:11:562m 14slocated in the stream transcriptOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0850h — adopted, roll call 181-151; Amendment # 2026-0850h — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 1, 2026Public hearingSenate Health and Human Services2:31:10–2:31:3222slocated in the stream transcript==RECESSED== Hearing
  • Apr 2, 2026Public hearingSenate Health and Human ServicesWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full stream==RECONVENE== Hearing
  • May 14, 2026Floor debateSenate floor11:27:03–11:28:431m 40slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Referred to Interim Study; Pending Motion Interim Study; HB 1735 was Removed from the Consent Calendar
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateSenate floor48:07–1:07:4319m 36slocated in the stream transcriptRefer to Interim Study — failed, voice vote; Sen. Rochefort Moved Ought to Pass; Sen. 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
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateHouse floor4:52:00–4:56:094m 9slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-2134s (Rep. Roy) — adopted, voice vote; Enrolled (in recess)

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

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